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All the gas giants; in our Solar System, Saturn has the lowest density (less than the density of water).
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Is Mercury a low density planet?
Mercury is a high density planet. It has the second highest density of all the planets in the solar system.
Why do gaseous planets have a grater gravitational pull?
all the gas planets in our solar system are extremely large, so despite the low density of gas they are much heavier than the rock planets, that's why they have more pull
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.
What are Three planets that are relatively large gaseous and low of density are?
Jupiter, Saturn, & Neptune.
How do changes in temperature of air affect its density?
if it is high the density is high so if the temperature is low the density is low.
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.
Does hydrogen have a low density?
Yes, hydrogen can be considered to have a low density. In fact, it is the least dense of all the elements.
What characteristic do all of the outer planets share?
All of the outer planets are large in size, low in density, and have very thick atmospheres made primarily of hydrogen and helium.
Why is the density of Betelgeuse so low?
Because it is so large. Density is a function of mass/volume.
What is the outer most region of a planets atmosphere in which the density is low enough that the lighter atmospheric atoms can escape into space?
The Exosphere
Do gaseous planets have density?
Well, some planets, such as Mercury, have little density. For example, the amount of density in oil compared to water. That scenario is an example of the amount of density that you might expect on such planets as Venus.
Is the average density of terrestrial planets the same density as Jovian planet?
No. Terrestrial planets are much denser than Jovian planets.
