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Why doesnt the gas on a gas giant escape into space as it have on mercury?
because the gravity keeps the giants planets' gases from escaping.
Why doesnt the gas on a gas giant escape into space as it on mercury?
because the gravity keeps the giants planets' gases from escaping.
Why is it more difficult for gases to escape from Jovian planets than terrestrial planets?
Jovian planets have a much stronger gravitational force due to their larger mass.
The atmosphere of the gas giant planets cannot escape into space because?
the planets have very strong gravitational pulls.
Why do the atmospheres around planets not escape to space?
Because the mass of the planet holds it down.
Suggest how gases escape from the Earth's crust?
Thermal energy causes some of the molecules at the outer edge of the Earth's atmosphere have their velocity increased to the point where they can escape from the planets gravity. T;)
Why cant atmospheres in gas planets cannot escape into space?
The atmosphere is held in place by gravity. Other things being equal, the more massive the planet, the harder it is for a gas molecule to escape into space.
Which process explains why the terrestrial planets do not have hydrogen and helium in their atmospheres?
The terrestrial planets are less massive and therefore have less gravity. As a result, much of the lighter gases could escape, in the process of planet formation.
How do the escape velocities of the jovian planets compare to the terrestrial planets?
The Jovian planets have much higher escape velocities.
What occupanies the space between the planets?
First, dust, debris and gases, left over from the formation of the sun and the planets. Second, gases and radiation produced by the sun (eg. solar wind). Third, various spacecraft and other technological artifacts, shot into space by humans (eg. the Pioneers and Voyagers launched by NASA).
Why do Jupiter gases not escape?
Jupiter gases do not escape because Jupiter has enough gravity to hold the gases in place.
What are the two main reason why Jovian planets have much thicker atmoshperes than the Terrestrial planets?
While terrestrial planets are made of rock and have gases in the atmosphere, jovian planets are made almost entirly of gases. If an atmosphere is made of gases in a planet, then the atmosphere of the planets with more gases will be thicker.
