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Why is io the only solid surface in the solar system that is completely devoid of impact craters?

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Step-by-step explanation:

The surface is constantly being resurfaced, covering all impact craters

Io's orbit is in 2:1 resonance with the orbit of Europa and in 4:1 resonance with the orbit of Ganymede. The period of Io's orbit is 1.8 days. What then, must be the orbital periods of Europa and Ganymede?

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