The early Earth remained molten longer than an inert mass its size might have been expected to if left undisturbed.Each of the following is thought to have contributed to this longevity EXCEPT ONE.Which is the exception?

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Nuclear fusion is the process of combining atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei and is not thought to have significantly contributed to the prolonged molten state of the early Earth. Instead, the impact of space debris, natural radioactive decay, and nuclear fission are all believed to have generated heat that contributed to the melting and differentiation of the Earth's interior.

The Early Earth Remained Molten Longer Than an Inert Mass