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How do temperature differences in the protoplanetary disk the arrangement of the planets?

Temperature differences in the protoplanetary disk can lead to variations in the composition and distribution of materials, impacting the formation of different types of planets. For instance, inner, hotter regions may favor the formation of rocky planets, while outer, colder regions may support the formation of gas giants. These temperature variations can influence the presence of volatile elements and compounds in different parts of the disk, which in turn affects the types of planets that can form.


What is a central star with planets around it?

A central star with planets around it is a planetary system or a star system. The central star, often a sun-like star, is orbited by planets that may vary in size, composition, and distance from the star. The arrangement of planets around the central star is known as a planetary or solar system.


What is the composition of the inner planets?

core


Can we see what elements are on different planets?

Yes, scientists use telescopes and space probes to analyze the composition of different planets. By studying the light that reaches us from these planets, scientists can determine the elements present in their atmosphere and surface materials.


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.

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What makes planets get their color?

Atmospheric chemical composition Its temperature.


Why won't the method used to discover the chemical composition of stars work for the moon and planets?

The method used to discover the chemical composition of stars, called spectroscopy, is not as effective for the Moon and planets because they do not emit light like stars do. Instead, they reflect light from the Sun, which makes it more challenging to accurately determine their chemical composition through spectroscopy.


Why do the 8 planets have different shapes and composition?

because they were created like that


Is it true that all planets have approximately the same chemical composition?

No, that's not true. The giant planets are made up mainly of hydrogen, which is much scarcer on Earth.


How are other planets different?

The other planets are different from the earth in various ways. This includes distances from the sun, size, rotational speed, element composition and so much more.


How do temperature differences in the protoplanetary disk the arrangement of the planets?

Temperature differences in the protoplanetary disk can lead to variations in the composition and distribution of materials, impacting the formation of different types of planets. For instance, inner, hotter regions may favor the formation of rocky planets, while outer, colder regions may support the formation of gas giants. These temperature variations can influence the presence of volatile elements and compounds in different parts of the disk, which in turn affects the types of planets that can form.


How does the composition of Earths atmosphere different from the composition of the atmosphere of the gas giants planets?

The Gas Giants have a deep gas atmosphere and earth have a not so deep atmosphere


What is a central star with planets around it?

A central star with planets around it is a planetary system or a star system. The central star, often a sun-like star, is orbited by planets that may vary in size, composition, and distance from the star. The arrangement of planets around the central star is known as a planetary or solar system.


How are planets different?

There are many ways the planets are different. One way is that they all have different gravity levels, they are all different shapes and sizes. Lastly that they are different temperature, and different material.


What is the composition of the inner planets?

core


In what ways are planets different?

They do not have the exact same color, mass, diameter, number of moons, atmosphere composition, name, or gravity.


Why are the outer planets atmospheric composition all the same?

because there outer planets