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Density is mass divided by volume. Jupiter has a very large volume - its diameter is 11 times the diameter of Earth, so its volume is about 1300 times larger. It is also more massive than Earth, but not 1300 times as massive, only about 300 times as massive.
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∙ 16y agoit has the greatest mass because it has billions of atoms all sqshed together!
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∙ 16y agoJupiter's gravity is large because the planet is the largest.
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∙ 13y agoBecause Jupiter has the strongest gravittional force of all the planets
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∙ 9y agoSaturn is less dense than Jupiter because Jupiter has more mass. The more mass there is the more gravitational pull a planet possesses which attracts more solid materials.
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∙ 8y agoJupiter has an extremely high gravity. This gravity pulls in floating dust and gasses, and forms Jupiter.
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∙ 11y agoYes the 4 jovian planets do have low density, And terrestrial plants have high densities
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∙ 12y agoThe extra mass of Jupiter compresses its interior to a greater extent than that of Saturn.
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∙ 12y agobecause Jupiter is made up of lighter gases the the outer planets. the inner planets are made of rock
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How do Jovian and terrestrial planets compare?
Jovian planets are more massive and lower in average density. Terrestrial planets are smaller and higher in average density.
Are the planets that have a higher density the Terrestrial planets or the Jovian planets?
The Terrestrial planets have a higher density. Their structure includes a large percentage of rock, while the Jovian planets are composed mostly of gas.
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.
What are the 3 characteristics the jovian planets have in common?
Jovian planets are: -gaseous -farthest planets from the sun -largest planets
Which of the jovian planets has a density smaller than water?
I'm pretty sure Saturn would float in water.
Is the average density of terrestrial planets the same density as Jovian planet?
No. Terrestrial planets are much denser than Jovian planets.
Anong the eight planets which have the largest size and least density?
The four Jovian planets
How do Jovian and terrestrial planets compare?
Jovian planets are more massive and lower in average density. Terrestrial planets are smaller and higher in average density.
Are the planets that have a higher density the Terrestrial planets or the Jovian planets?
The Terrestrial planets have a higher density. Their structure includes a large percentage of rock, while the Jovian planets are composed mostly of gas.
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.
What criteria are the planets placed into either the Jovian or terrestrial groups?
Size, density, composition, and the rate of the rotation are used to place the planets in either Jovian or Terrestrial.
What is the most obvious difference between the terrestrial and the Jovian planets?
The greatest difference is in their size. Gas giants are large but have a very low average density (much of their size includes their atmospheres). From a physical standpoint, terrestrial (rocky) planets have a solid exterior surface. Jovian (gas giant) planets instead exhibit a smooth range of increasing density, and do not have the abrupt change to solidity that terrestrial planets exhibit.
What do jovian planets not have?
Jovian Planets do not have a solid surface to stand on.
Is a Jovian planets is call Inner?
Inner planets are terrestrial planets outer are jovian planets
What are the 3 characteristics the jovian planets have in common?
Jovian planets are: -gaseous -farthest planets from the sun -largest planets
Can you describe the surface of the Jovian planets?
The Jovian planets are gas giants and have no surface.
Define Gas Giant Jovian planets?
they are larger than earth and have low densities.
