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How does the solar nebula theory explain the present densities and chemical compositions of the planets?
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How do the densities of the jovian planets compare with the densities of the terrestrial planets?
Although a lot more massive, the four outer gas giant planets are less dense than the inner rocky planets. The densities of the four inner planets are between 3.94 g/cm3 to 5.515 g/cm3, ehile the outer gas planet densities range from 0.7 g/cm3 to 1.76 g/cm3.
What two planets have similar appereances atmospheric compositions interiors and particle belts?
Neptune and Uranus
What are 3 ways inner planets are alike?
The four inner, rocky planets are also known as the terrestrial planets. These are; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The inner planets all have a clear solid surface, unlike gaseous planets. The inner planets do not have a ring system. The inner planets are of similar densities.
Why are the densities of the terrestrial and jovian planets so different?
The terrestrial planets are primarily composed of rock and the jovian planets are mostly gas (primarily Hydrogen). Rock has a higher density than Hydrogen, giving the terrestrial planets a higher density.
Isolate planets of the solar system and explain their unique characteristics?
Isolate planets of the solar system and explain their unique characteristics.
Why won't the method used to discover the chemical composition of stars work for the moon and planets?
Moons and planets emit none or very little of the rays needed to detect chemical compositions.
Do the densities of the solar system planets fall into two or more groups?
do the densities of the solar system planets fall into two or more groups
How do the densities of the jovian planets compare with the densities of the terrestrial planets?
Although a lot more massive, the four outer gas giant planets are less dense than the inner rocky planets. The densities of the four inner planets are between 3.94 g/cm3 to 5.515 g/cm3, ehile the outer gas planet densities range from 0.7 g/cm3 to 1.76 g/cm3.
Do the Jovian planets have lower average densities than the terrestrial planets?
Yes
Which planets have densities similar to earth?
The four inner, terrestrial or rocky planets all have similar densities, much higher than the four outer gas giant planets (though the outer planets are much larger and more massive).
Why would the average densities of the four large outer planets be so low when compared with the average densities of the inner planets?
Because the outer planets are composed of mainly gas or ice, whereas the inner planets are composed of rock which has a higher density.
How are the compositions of the inner planets and out planets different?
This is because when the big bang theory was in it session it made a big plasma wave that had moved the compositions of every planet depending on its distance .
Which of these planets has the lowest densities mercury venus Jupiter or mars?
Jupiter
What Planets are small rocky and have high densities?
mercury, Venus and earth
How are the compositions of the inner planets and outer planets different?
A basic, simplified answer is: The inner planets are mainly rock with iron cores. The outer planets are mostly gas, or liquefied gases.
How are the compositions of the inner and outer planets different?
A basic, simplified answer is: The inner planets are mainly rock with iron cores. The outer planets are mostly gas, or liquefied gases.
Define Gas Giant Jovian planets?
they are larger than earth and have low densities.
