Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has enough gravity to hold onto most gases. Its strong gravitational pull allows it to retain a thick atmosphere composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, along with trace amounts of other gases. This capability is a key factor in its classification as a gas giant, distinguishing it from terrestrial planets that have thinner atmospheres.
Earth is the only one we know of so far :)
Venus is the inner planet that has enough gravity to hold on to most gases. With a surface gravity about 90% that of Earth's, it can retain a thick atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide, along with clouds of sulfuric acid. This dense atmosphere contributes to Venus's extreme greenhouse effect, resulting in surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead. In contrast, Mercury, the other inner planet, has too little gravity to retain a significant atmosphere.
Jupiter has the most gravity among all the planets in our solar system, and it is able to hold onto its massive atmosphere of gases, primarily hydrogen and helium. Its strong gravitational pull prevents these gases from escaping into space.
Gravity holds the atmosphere around the planet. Gravity is the force that attracts a body toward the center of the planet. For most purposes Newton's laws of gravity apply, with minor modifications to take the general theory of relativity into account.
The planet you are referring to is Mercury. It has a cracked and wrinkled surface due to its geological history, and its weak gravity is not strong enough to retain significant atmospheres, allowing gases to escape into space. As a result, Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, primarily composed of trace elements. This lack of a substantial atmosphere contributes to its extreme temperature variations.
Jupiter has enough gravity to hold on to most gases because it is the largest planet in our solar system. Its strong gravitational pull prevents gases from escaping into space, allowing it to maintain its thick atmosphere.
Earth has enough gravity to hold on to most gases in its atmosphere. This is due to its moderate gravitational force compared to other inner planets like Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
Earth is the only one we know of so far :)
Venus is the inner planet that has enough gravity to hold on to most gases. With a surface gravity about 90% that of Earth's, it can retain a thick atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide, along with clouds of sulfuric acid. This dense atmosphere contributes to Venus's extreme greenhouse effect, resulting in surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead. In contrast, Mercury, the other inner planet, has too little gravity to retain a significant atmosphere.
Earth & Venus.
Jupiter gases do not escape because Jupiter has enough gravity to hold the gases in place.
None. An asteroid does not have strong enough gravity to hold onto an atmosphere.
One word- gravity. Mercury is just simply not massive enough to generate the gravity required to hold gases close enough to the surface to create an atmosphere.
Depends on the planet. Mercury does not have a higher % of these gases than Earth. The larger, outer planets, like Jupiter have a higher mass which creates gravitational forces strong enough to hold these light gases. Another factor is the distance from the Sun. Less heat at these greater distances creates slower moving molecules which cannot escape the gravitational pull of that planet. Earth with less gravity and closer to the Sun will not 'hold' these gases with its gravity.
Jupiter has the most gravity among all the planets in our solar system, and it is able to hold onto its massive atmosphere of gases, primarily hydrogen and helium. Its strong gravitational pull prevents these gases from escaping into space.
The gravity of a planet does not hold it in place, nor does any planet stay still. The planets are in constant motion as they orbit the sun.
Gravity is what keeps oxygen (and other gases) from escaping Earth's atmosphere. The gravitational force of Earth is strong enough to hold on to gases in its atmosphere, including oxygen. This allows for the maintenance of a stable and breathable atmosphere on the planet.