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How does the density of the Galilean moons vary with increasing distance from Jupiter?
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∙ 7y ago
From what I have read, the closer one of the Galilean Moons is to Jupiter, the hotter is their interior (as a result of tidal heating due to Jupiter's gravity). The outer ones have more of an ice core. The inner ones less. When it melts, the water makes it way to the surface being less dense than the surrounding rock, and evaporates off, leaving the heavier rock forming most of the crust. Therefore the more dense the inner Galilean Moons.
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Why is Saturn almost as big as Jupiter, despite its smaller mass?
Jupiter's greater mass compresses it more, thus increasing its density.
Why is Saturn almost as big as Jupiter despite its smaller mass?
According to Mastering Astronomy, Jupiter is bigger because it's mass is compressed more, thus increasing its density.
How does increasing the density of a gas affect the pressure?
By increasing the density of a gas its air pressure will subsequently increase.
What Percent Of Earth's Density Does Jupiter Have?
50%
Which planet's density is closest to the sun's?
Jupiter's
Do the densities of the Galilean moons increase with distance from Jupiter just as the densities of the planets increase with distance from the Sun?
To answer the question very literally: Yes. The Galilean satellites follow the same pattern of density versus increasing distance from Jupiter that the planets' density follows versus distance from the sun. The specific pattern is: No pattern at all. Earth ... 3rd from the sun ... is the most dense planet, while Saturn ... 6th planet from the sun ... is the least dense. So there is no "just as" to compare to.
Is the density of the inner Galilean satellites greater than the outer satellites?
Yes. The density of the Galilean moons decreases with increasing distance from the planet. This decrease in density is likely due to the higher ice-to-rock ratio in the farther moons.
Why is Saturn almost as big as Jupiter, despite its smaller mass?
Jupiter's greater mass compresses it more, thus increasing its density.
Why is Saturn almost as big as Jupiter despite its smaller mass?
According to Mastering Astronomy, Jupiter is bigger because it's mass is compressed more, thus increasing its density.
What is the mean density of Jupiter?
Jupiter's average density is 1.33 g/cm^3
What is Jupiter's density comared to earth's density?
Jupiter's density is about 1.3 g/cm3 . Earth's is about 5.5 g/cm3 .
Which planet has the least density?
Jupiter.
How does increasing the density of a gas affect the pressure?
By increasing the density of a gas its air pressure will subsequently increase.
How does increasing the density of gas affect its pressure?
By increasing the density of a gas its air pressure will subsequently increase.
Does Jupiter have the lowest density?
No. In our solar system, Saturn has the lowest density.
The density of water depends on its?
Pressure and temperature. Increasing the pressure increases the density. Increasing the temperature decreases the density between melting point and 4oC
What Percent Of Earth's Density Does Jupiter Have?
50%
