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Do different planets have electro-magnetic fields of a different strength to the Earths own field?

April 26, 2017Astronomy different electro-magnetic Fields Mathematics planets strength

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Do different planets have electro-magnetic fields of a different strength to the Earths own field?

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Yes, most planets electro-magnetic fields are a result of a core made up of iron, usually molten. So as the size of this core varies, so does the magnetic field. Our own moon has interesting varying magnetic fields called mascons.The truth is we know much more about Brittany Spears, than about planetary electromagnetic fields!