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Jupiter is a very massive planet composed mostly of hydrogen. It is massive enough that below a certain depth the pressure from the overlying layers is enough to convert the hydrogen into its liquid metallic state.
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What is in the interior of Jupiter?
The inside of Jupiter can be organized by layers. The outermost layer is thick clouds of hydrogen and helium, going many miles deep. There is then an ocean of hydrogen and helium covering the inner planet. Finally, there is the rocky core with a solid metal (possibly iron or nickel) sphere in the very center. The metal center is surrounded by magma in between itself and the rocky outside (crust).Remember: Jupiter is a gas giant. The cloud and ocean layers cover about 7/8 of the planet. The rocky core is only 7.5 times the size of the entire Earth, seeing to it that Jupiter's gravity is 2.5 times as much as Earth's.==========One caveat - scientists THINK there MIGHT be a rocky core at the center of Jupiter, but they are not sure.The composition of Jupiter is similar to that of the sun - mostly hydrogen and helium. Deep in the atmosphere, pressure and temperature increase, compressing the hydrogen gas into a liquid. This gives Jupiter the largest ocean in the solar system - an ocean made of hydrogen instead of water. Scientists think that, at depths perhaps halfway to the planet's center, the pressure becomes so great that electrons are squeezed off the hydrogen atoms, making the liquid electrically conducting like metal. Jupiter's fast rotation is thought to drive electrical currents in this region, generating the planet's powerful magnetic field. It is still unclear if, deeper down, Jupiter has a central core of solid material or if it may be a thick, super-hot and dense soup. It could be up to 90,032 degrees Fahrenheit (50,000 degrees Celsius) down there, made mostly of iron and silicate minerals (similar to quartz).inside of jupiter is actually a hard form of medal core.its mainly a storm planet.some theorys are that in the middle of jupiter is actually the calm of the storm where lies the garden of eden.
Why are many of the newly detected extrasolar planets called hot Jupiters?
Their masses are similar to Jupiter but they are very close to the central star and therefore hot.
Does Jupiter have a hot interior?
Most of Jupiter's internal heat is due to its contraction, when its contracts it changes potential energy into kinetic energy and through this energy change a large amount of friction heat is created.
Does Jupiter have a crust?
Uranus is made up of a swirl of gases, liquids, and solids. It has no solid surface to stand on. The solids have settled to the center of the planet. These include silicon, iron, and a basalt like rock
What are the starting materials for a star?
A star is mainly up of hydrogen, and a little bit of helium. When those two clump together, they begin to have an enormous amount of gravity, pulling the hydrogen atoms close to the center of the star. The gathering of all these atoms in one place contributed to a very high temperature, and so much collision might allow two hydrogen atoms to form one helium atoms in a process called " Nuclear Fusion". Nuclear releases a lot of electrons into space (energy released), and these " shooting electrons" is what makes the star shine.
Which landforms cover most of central Canada and central US?
The Great Plains Hills and mountains also Interior Plains
What is in the interior of Jupiter?
The inside of Jupiter can be organized by layers. The outermost layer is thick clouds of hydrogen and helium, going many miles deep. There is then an ocean of hydrogen and helium covering the inner planet. Finally, there is the rocky core with a solid metal (possibly iron or nickel) sphere in the very center. The metal center is surrounded by magma in between itself and the rocky outside (crust).Remember: Jupiter is a gas giant. The cloud and ocean layers cover about 7/8 of the planet. The rocky core is only 7.5 times the size of the entire Earth, seeing to it that Jupiter's gravity is 2.5 times as much as Earth's.==========One caveat - scientists THINK there MIGHT be a rocky core at the center of Jupiter, but they are not sure.The composition of Jupiter is similar to that of the sun - mostly hydrogen and helium. Deep in the atmosphere, pressure and temperature increase, compressing the hydrogen gas into a liquid. This gives Jupiter the largest ocean in the solar system - an ocean made of hydrogen instead of water. Scientists think that, at depths perhaps halfway to the planet's center, the pressure becomes so great that electrons are squeezed off the hydrogen atoms, making the liquid electrically conducting like metal. Jupiter's fast rotation is thought to drive electrical currents in this region, generating the planet's powerful magnetic field. It is still unclear if, deeper down, Jupiter has a central core of solid material or if it may be a thick, super-hot and dense soup. It could be up to 90,032 degrees Fahrenheit (50,000 degrees Celsius) down there, made mostly of iron and silicate minerals (similar to quartz).inside of jupiter is actually a hard form of medal core.its mainly a storm planet.some theorys are that in the middle of jupiter is actually the calm of the storm where lies the garden of eden.
What is the eastern part of the interior plains?
The central plains
What is the central interior angles of a 10 polygon?
36 degrees
What is a central mountainous region in Puerto Rico?
The mountainous interior of Puerto Rico is known as the Cordillera Central.
What are the release dates for Eye on the Bay - 2005 The Bay Interior Central Bay?
Eye on the Bay - 2005 The Bay Interior Central Bay was released on: USA: 23 May 2012
What is the relationship between the measure of a central angle of a polygon and the measures of an interior and an exterior angle of the polygon?
The interior angle and central angle are supplementary, that is they always add up to 180 degrees, while the exterior angle and the central angle will always be the same.
What bond connects the hydrogen atom to the central oxygen atom of a water molecule?
A hydrogen bond.
The Central Plains and the Great Plains make up the Plains?
interior
What is Saturn's interior?
It is believed to have a central core of rock which is surrounded by gases.
What is the Tim zones for the interior plains?
Central and Mountain time zones
The Central plains and great plains makes up the plains?
interior
