Calculate the average density of the following astronomical body: Jupiter. Where does the value fit among those listed in the table below? Look up the density of a typical rock, such as granite in another source and compare the density of Jupiter to it.

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Calculate the average density of the following astronomical body: 

Jupiter.

Where does the value fit among those listed in the table below? Look up the density of a typical rock, such as granite in another source and compare the density of Jupiter to it.

Table: Densities of Some Common Substances at Standard Temperature (0°C) and Pressure (Atmospheric)
Substance ρ (kg/m3) Substance ρ (kg/m3)
Air 1.29 Ice 0.917 ✕ 103
Aluminum 2.70 ✕ 103 Iron 7.86 ✕ 103
Benzene 0.879 ✕ 103 Lead 11.3 ✕ 103
Copper 8.92 ✕ 103 Mercury 13.6 ✕ 103
Ethyl Alcohol 0.806 ✕ 103 Oak 0.710 ✕ 103
Fresh Water 1.00 ✕ 103 Oxygen gas 1.43
Glycerin 1.26 ✕ 103 Pine 0.373 ✕ 103
Gold 19.3 ✕ 103 Platinum 21.4 ✕ 103
Helium gas 1.79 ✕ 10−1 Sea Water 1.03 ✕ 103
Hydrogen gas 8.99 ✕ 10−2 Silver 10.5 ✕ 103

 

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