One hemisphere of a newly discovered satellite is much more heavily cratered than the other hemisphere.What can be said of the more heavily cratered side of the satellite?

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The heavier craters on one side of the satellite suggest that it has been bombarded by meteoroids for a longer period of time, indicating that it is likely older than the other hemisphere. The presence of radioactive materials or a magnetic field would not necessarily lead to one side being more heavily cratered than the other, and there is no indication that one side attracts meteoroids better than the other.

One Hemisphere of a Newly Discovered Satellite Is Much More