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Why don't terrestrial planets have rings like the Jovian planets?
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoJovian planets have a surface made of gas and a high amount of gravity which accounts for the large number of moons they have in comparison to terrestrial planets. Along with their rapid rotation and distance from the sun, Jovian planets accumulate small pieces of rock and ice that get caught in the planet's gravity and orbit it. The small fragments give the appearance of rings around Jovian planets.
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∙ 12y agoim not sure if this is goin to completely answer your question, but ill give it a shot.
the gas plantes are actually very small, it is just their atmosphere that is so large. their solid core is actually tiny, and if im not mistaken, smaller than the terrestrial planets. the thickness of the atmosphere gives the allusion that they are larger. the terrestrial planets have much thinner atmospheres making them appear much smaller. but, i guess the atmosphere is considered part of the planet and that's why the gas planets are still considered larger.
the key is the atmosphere.
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∙ 9y agoThe terrestrial planets were formed from the solid matter that formed and orbited closer to the sun. The light gases orbited further from the sun.
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∙ 13y agoThe Universe and How The Universe Works TV series on Science, Discovery, or one of those other educational TV channels. I don't remember which episodes they were.
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Why dont the terrestrial planets have rings?
Two main reasons. Firstly, the inner planets are a lot less massive, so their overall gravitational pull is lower than the larger gas planets. Secondly, there is, or has not been, as much material closer to the sun. As a result, the inner planets have captured fewer moons between them. These tend to be the cause of the rings in the outer planets, where orbiting bodies can break up and scatter around the planet in discs.
What Compared to the other planets which planet descriptor does NOT apply to Mercury Venus Earth and Mars?
terrestrial
What do inner planets have that outer planets dont have?
the inner planets are hot and or warm. the outer planets have rings. they both have the asteriod belt in the middle. they both have4 planets. the inner planets are smaller, made of rock and are AWESOME!
What are the iner planets?
i am doing a class worksheet, and i have a question what are the interior planets? it kinda surprised me that you guys dont have it answered.. but it will really help me out if you did. thanks.
What is the inner and outer plants and contrast the two groups of planets?
The four inner, rocky planets are also known as the terrestrial planets. These are; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The four outer gas giant planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The inner planets are smaller and have a higher average density. The outer planets are much larger, but have no real surface - just atmosphere that gets thicker as you travel inwards. The outer planets all have a ring system (the inner planets dont) while the outer planets have captured a lot more natural satellites or moons than the inner planets.
Are the planets with rings inner or outer planets?
Only the four outer planets have rings. The four inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) dont have rings.
Why dont the terrestrial planets have rings?
Two main reasons. Firstly, the inner planets are a lot less massive, so their overall gravitational pull is lower than the larger gas planets. Secondly, there is, or has not been, as much material closer to the sun. As a result, the inner planets have captured fewer moons between them. These tend to be the cause of the rings in the outer planets, where orbiting bodies can break up and scatter around the planet in discs.
What planets dont have rings?
mercury, venus, earth, and mars don't have rings. but some scientists differ whether or not mars has rings, but for now its appears not.
What Compared to the other planets which planet descriptor does NOT apply to Mercury Venus Earth and Mars?
terrestrial
Why the inner palnets also called terrestrial planets?
They all have a clearly defined rocky terrain. The outer gas planets dont have a clearly defined surface or terrain.
What do the four outer planets all not have?
im preaty sure they all dont have rings around them
What do inner planets have that outer planets dont have?
the inner planets are hot and or warm. the outer planets have rings. they both have the asteriod belt in the middle. they both have4 planets. the inner planets are smaller, made of rock and are AWESOME!
What are the iner planets?
i am doing a class worksheet, and i have a question what are the interior planets? it kinda surprised me that you guys dont have it answered.. but it will really help me out if you did. thanks.
Is the moon a gas giant or a terrestrial?
i dont know dont ask me
Is there a particular planet which has a mountain that is the size of the earth?
Not in our solar system. The Earth is a terrestrial planet, it has a clear terrain or surface, unlike the four large outer gas planets - which dont have mountains. The Earth is the largest of the four terrestrial planets, so a mountain larger than the Earth in our solar system cant be so. The great red spot of Jupiter is three times the size of Earth.
How many rings does each planet has?
There are no rings surrounding Earth. In fact, all inner planets of the Solar System do not possess rings.Open in Google Docs ViewerOpen link in new tabOpen link in new windowOpen link in new incognito windowDownload fileCopy link addressEdit PDF File on PDFescape.com
What is the inner and outer planets and contrast the two groups of planets?
The four inner, rocky planets are also known as the terrestrial planets. These are; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The four outer gas giant planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The inner planets are smaller and have a higher average density. The outer planets are much larger, but have no real surface - just atmosphere that gets thicker as you travel inwards. The outer planets all have a ring system (the inner planets dont) while the outer planets have captured a lot more natural satellites or moons than the inner planets.
