The solar system consists of the Sun at the center and the planets revolving around it. In the past, it was difficult to determine anything about the objects but their path around the Sun.
Now, with telescopes, probes, and other devices, scientists can uncover much more information about objects in the solar system. One of the most important things that scientists uncover about objects are the properties of them. Some of these properties that scientists deduce are geologic activity, magnetic field, and composition. These unknowns seem simple to find on Earth, but with the distance that divides the scientists from the objects, it can prove quite difficult. Objects in the solar system each have unique properties, have properties that can be
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Objects in the solar system differ in terms of interior structure. An example of this is Mars’ interior in comparison to Earth’s. Mars is smaller than Earth but its crust in relation to its size is much has a larger ratio than Earth’s. Magnetic field is also a way that solar system objects differ.
To have a magnetic field, the object must have a spinning core of metal. Jupiter and Earth differ in magnetic fields with Jupiter having a magnetic field ten times that of Earth’s. The atmospheres of planets are different throughout the solar system. An example of this is that Jupiter’s atmosphere is made up of mostly hydrogen, Earth’s atmosphere is made up of mostly nitrogen, and some planets such as Mercury have no atmosphere. Geologic activity, composition, interior structure, magnetic field, and atmospheres of planets are all ways that objects in the solar system can differ.
Properties of planets can be deduced through a multitude of ways. Some ways to deduce these properties include comparative planetology, calculating formulas, and directly measuring them. Firstly, properties, such as geologic activity, can be determined by comparative planetology. An example of this is Olympus Mons on Mars. This large shield volcano can be compared to phenomena on Earth. The existence of shield volcanoes show that there was a hot spot underneath the crust. An interesting observation about Mars that was made through comparative planetology is that Mars’ crust is thicker
Mars’ crust is thicker than Earth’s and is made up of one piece, unlike Earth’s crust which consists of several moving plates.b
Clear almost vacant atmosphere, which makes this planet easier to view, but unable to
thousands of small icy bodies orbit the sun. The planet appears to be typical of Kuiper Belt objects--only
Did you watch The Martian in the movie theaters? It’s hard to make the distinction between science fiction and reality. This paper is dedicated to describing the geology of Mars in reference to our own planet. How do the two planets relate? On a fun note, is there any point in going to Mars? In conclusion, with the power of research, this paper will unlock the mystery surrounded with the geology of Mars.
Most of the planets in Star Wars are similar to planets that scientists have found in the milky way
“Hamlet” is one of William shakespeare's best works. The story has murder, but in the end this leads to the killing of almost every major character. It is a huge controversy whether or not Hamlet is actually insane. I believe that hamlet was not crazy. Starting out Hamlet fakes his insanity to distract Gertrude and Claudius from his true intentions of exposing his uncle for the murder of his father. We know this is pretending to be crazy because he mentions it several times to Horatio.
When I was young I knew I was different, because I felt no attraction to the opposite gender.I felt like I knew this, because whenever a girl gave me something affectionate I would feel emptiness. I know being gay goes against my religion and the way we are supposed to be as people, but people don't know how I feel except me.People who are hateful especially at school don't know how much I have suffered my whole life.I have struggled hiding who I am and still continue to suffer, because people are so ignorant including my family.I know one day I will find the right path, I just need to be patient.This goes to show how too much conformity can be bad used in hatred.Conformity can be good in this case if you accept yourself
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee has become a mainstay in American high-schools. This is a classic novel that has inspired many people of all ages. It had a big impact on how people viewed and treated each other. This is a story that teaches everyone about the value of honesty, love, friendship and trust. Every word written in this book has a truly deep meaning to it. The time period that the book was written in was during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. This setting was in a small town in Maycomb, Alabama with people who did not get along. During this time there was a lot of segregation within America and different races. To Kill a Mockingbird is about a family who believes in doing the right thing and being honest. There was a
The solar system was believed to be formed when a gas cloud and dust in space was disturbed by the explosion of the supernova. The explosion made space waves which squeezed in the cloud of the dust. The Jovian planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. These planets surfaces are not solid. Jovian’s atmosphere in our solar system is mostly made of helium and hydrogen.
Since ancient times, the universe had captivated people’s imagination and curiosity. With the limitation on technology, early sky watchers were only capable of classifying objects they observed as either a star or a planet. During the twentieth century, with advancement in telescopes to see further into space with more accurate details, scientists were able to find numerous stars and planet like objects within the solar system. Scientists had no trouble classifying objects such as Uranus and Neptune as planets. However, the real trouble came when they discovered a planetary object called Ceres. Objects like Ceres and Pluto behaved similarly to regular planets. Because of the limitations on the technology at the time, it was very difficult
1. What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? (Pages 2 – 3)
When observation comes into play, testing a hypothesis and following the steps in the scientific method can prove to be more difficult than one presumes. Observation can cause error or provide uncertainty when pursuing science. The selected nature of perception indicates that there is always a possibility of overlooking a factor of the experiment that is potentially relevant or even crucial. For example, Van de Lagemaat showed that Mercury deviated from the orbit. This was predicted by Newton’s Laws. To explain this deviation, astronomers developed the notion that there was an undiscovered planet called Vulcan. Some of the astronomers even claimed that they had seen this planet. It was later found out that the undiscovered planet did not exist at all. To explain Mercury’s deviation, Einstein developed the theory of relativity years later. Both selectivity, overlooking a possible factor about space, and expectations, influencing what we can see, are suggested in contributing
Uncovering the mysteries of Jupiter is a crucial step for a greater understanding of our Solar System. Being the massive planet that it is, this mysterious planet may hold many answers to how our the Solar System formed and evolved. The understanding of the origins of the universe includes answers even to the formation of Earth itself. Many believe that the research of Jupiter will lead to discoveries on planet formation and the role of giant planets on the formation f stars and other smaller bodies. Mysteries of Jupiter include its composition, what is under its clouds, what is in its core and its magnetic field. Research on the amount of water in the planet will tell us about the
The terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These four planets are the planets that are closest to the sun. Terrestrial means earthlike; therefore, these planets are all earthlike because they have a solid ground. The terrestrial planets are the middle school years. The knowledge learned here orbits the sun. If the knowledge learned at the sun is not retained, a student may have a
our solar system, but they are unimportant compared to the nine major planets. In this paper I will discuss the planets and how they are each unique.