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Scientist believe the earths core is around 6000°C where does this heat come from

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The main reason why the earth crusts is still hot is because:

a.)Heat from when the planet formed and accreted, which has not yet been lost. b.)frictional heating, caused by denser core material sinking to the center of the planet; c.) heat from the decay of radioactive elements.
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