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Describe the basic internal structure of Mercury.

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has a radius of 2439 km (1524 mi), and the metallic iron-nickel core is believed to make up about 75% of this distance. Measurements of the planet's magnetic field made by Mariner 10 as it flew by the planet indicates that this core is likely to be hot and fluid.

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