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Much less than that of Earth. For example, Saturn's density is less than that of water; Jupiter's density is slightly larger than that of water.
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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.
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.
Why are the densities of terrestrial planets greater than Jovian planets?
Yes. The Terrestrial Planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) are primarily composed of rock, whereas the Jovian Planets (or Gas Giants) (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) are composed of gases, and thus their densities are significantly less. For example The Earth has a mean density of approximately 5.5g cm3 whereas Saturn has a mean density of 0.687g cm3 which is less than water. If you could find a bath large enough and enough water, Saturn would actually float.
What are the 3 characteristics the jovian planets have in common?
Jovian planets are: -gaseous -farthest planets from the sun -largest planets
What are terrestrial planets and jovian planets?
The Terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The Jovian planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Do the Jovian planets have lower average densities than the terrestrial planets?
Yes
Define Gas Giant Jovian planets?
they are larger than earth and have low 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.
Differentiate Jovian planet from terrestrial planet?
The four Jovian planets in our solar system are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The four terrestrial planets are Earth, Venus, Mars and Mercury. The difference between the Jovian planets and the terrestrial planets is that Jovian planets are enormous and made of gasses and ices while terrestrial planets are relatively small and made of rocks and metals. Other differences are that terrestrial planets have high densities, rotate slowly, have no moons or magnetic fields and have thin atmospheres (Earth is an exception because it has a moon and a magnetic field), while Jovian planets have low densities, rotate rapidly, have many moons and a magnetic field and have thick atmospheres.
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 do jovian planets not have?
Jovian Planets do not have a solid surface to stand on.
Why are the densities of terrestrial planets greater than Jovian planets?
Yes. The Terrestrial Planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) are primarily composed of rock, whereas the Jovian Planets (or Gas Giants) (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) are composed of gases, and thus their densities are significantly less. For example The Earth has a mean density of approximately 5.5g cm3 whereas Saturn has a mean density of 0.687g cm3 which is less than water. If you could find a bath large enough and enough water, Saturn would actually float.
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.
Anong the eight planets which have the largest size and least density?
The four Jovian planets
Are the jovian planets similar in mass to the terrestrial planets?
No. The Jovian planets are much more massive than the terrestrial planets.
