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Is mass larger on bidder planets or smaller?
Mass does not change with gravity. Weight increases on BIGGER planets and decreases on smaller planets.
Are the inner planets smaller than the outer planets?
Yes, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are smaller than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). The outer planets are known as gas giants and are much larger in size compared to the inner terrestrial planets.
Do all the planets have smaller planets orbiting them?
No. Planets orbit suns, while moons orbit planets. Planets do not orbit planets.
The planets look smaller than the sun because they are further away?
The planets appear smaller than the sun because they are much smaller in size compared to the sun. Even though they may be further away, it is primarily their smaller size that makes them look smaller in the sky.
Explain how the inner planets are different from the outer planets?
The inner planets, also called terrestrial planets, are closer to the Sun and have solid surfaces, while the outer planets, known as gas giants, are farther from the Sun and composed mostly of gas. Inner planets are smaller and have higher densities, while outer planets are much larger and have lower densities. Additionally, inner planets have few or no moons, while outer planets have numerous moons.
What was Ptolemy trying to explain in his model by haven't the planets move on smaller circles that move big circles?
ptolemy did something
What was ptolemy trying to explain in his model by having the planets move on smaller circles that move onbigger circles?
Ptolemy's model, known as the geocentric system, aimed to explain the complex movements of planets, particularly their retrograde motion, using a series of circles. By proposing that planets moved on smaller circles called epicycles, which in turn moved along larger circles (deferents), he sought to account for the observed irregularities in their paths while maintaining the Earth at the center of the universe. This intricate system allowed for more accurate predictions of planetary positions, reflecting the astronomical knowledge of his time.
What was ptolemy trying to explain in his model by having the planets move on smaller circles that move on bigger circles?
Ptolemy is trying to explain in his model that each circle represents 1 planet's rotation and it's a scale drawing of the distance apart from each one!
What was Ptolemy trying to explain in his model by having the planets move on smaller circles that move on the bigger circles?
Ptolemy proposed the use of epicycles (small circles) within deferents (larger circles) to explain the observed retrograde motion of planets. The epicycles were used to account for the variability in a planet's speed as it moved along the deferent in his geocentric model.
What planet circles the sun faster than any other planets?
Mercury circles the sun in 88 days. That is the fastest orbiting planet. It is because of it's position with the sun. It is the closest so it has a smaller orbit.
Are the rockey planets larger or smaller than the gas planets?
smaller
Is mass larger on bidder planets or smaller?
Mass does not change with gravity. Weight increases on BIGGER planets and decreases on smaller planets.
Would a small circles chord be smaller than a big circles chord?
yes because one is smaller than the other
Are gas planets smaller than dwarf planets?
No. All of the objects in out solar system labeled as dwarf planets are smaller than the smallest of the planets. The gas planets are the largest planets.
What are the tiny planets?
Objects that are smaller than planets are called "dwarf planets"; even smaller objects are called "asteroids".
How do you compare dwarf planets from regular planets?
dwarf planets are smaller than regular planets
Are the inner planets smaller than the outer planets?
Yes, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are smaller than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). The outer planets are known as gas giants and are much larger in size compared to the inner terrestrial planets.
