Our Solar System consist of two distinctly different types of planets. A. Describe how these planets differ in their general characteristics. B. Explain the cause of these differences

Q: c. List several reasons why the average power per square meter collected by a solar collector on the…

A: Sun emits radiation in the form of heat and light, produced in its core. This radiation produced…

Q: Due to tidal forces, a moon orbiting a planet will eventually a always keep the same side…

A: Due to tidal forces, a moon orbiting a planet will eventually  The moon's gravitational pull…

Q: Describe the planet Venus. Attributes like atmosphere, rotation, etc. should be included in your…

A: The planet Venus and Earth are similar in size, mass, density and volume. Both are formed about the…

Q: Which of the following places is not generally considered a potential home for life in our solar…

A: Answer)  b) jupiter's atmosphere

Q: What is necessary for a differentiation to occur in a planet? Group of answer choices A. It…

A: We know that Planetary Differentiation is a process of separating the different constituents of a…

Q: The Soviet Venera landers found rocks on Venus that were over 4 billion years old.  True  False…

A: Venera was a soviet venus mission to study the surface and atmosphere of venus.  It investiagted the…

Q: 1. The tides are present on earth because...

A: Gravity is one major force that creates tides.  In 1687, newton explained that ocean tides results…

Q: The high-speed winds, high-level white clouds of methane ice crystals, and cyclonic circulations on…

A: Neptune radiates 2.7 times the heat that it receives from sun, which causes its high speed winds.

Q: The nebular theory of the formation of the solar system successfully predicts all but one of the…

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Q: The rings of Uranus were discovered   a. during an occultation (an eclipse) of a star.   b. during…

A: Introduction: All Jovian planets have rings.

Q: On the surface of the moon where local gravity is 1.67m/s^2, 4.4 kg of gas occupy a volume of…

A: Given: The acceleration due to gravity is 1.67 m/s2. The mass of the gas is 4.4 kg. The volume of…

Q: Which of the following statements accurately describes our current understanding of the solar…

A: Which of the following statements accurately describes our current understanding of the solar…

Q: Some planets have very strong magnetic fields. What features must a planet have to cause this?…

A: A flowing current gives rise to a magentic field.  A planet needs to rotate and have a liquid…

Q: 34. What is Jupiter's atmosphere mostly made of? A. Helium B. Methane C. Hydrogen D. Oxygen E.…

A: 34. The atmosphere of Jupiter mostly made of Hydrogen.

Q: What is the best technique of those below to determine the size of an exoplanet? A. Gravitational…

A: Given :- to determine the size of exoplanet

Q: When a projectile ( a rock from space, say) hits the surface of the Moon, which of the following do…

A: Correct answer   Option e ) a gushing out lots of water that had been frozen inside the ground of…

Q: Why are the lunar mountains smooth and rounded rather than having sharp, pointed peaks?…

A: Thee lunar mountains smooth and rounded rather than having sharp, pointed peaks.

Q: Solar scientists want to measure the temperature inside the sun by sending in probes. Imagine that…

A: Increase in temperature for every 10,000 km below the surface of sun = 106 oCCost of measuring x…

Q: By looking at the overall density of our moon, we know that the vast majority of it is made of:…

A: The density of the moon is 3.34 g/cm3, which is about 60 percent of Earth's density.

Q: It was the sun's gravity that pulled the dense rocky and metallic materials to the inner part of the…

A: In solar system sun is the main source of energy.

Q: On the "canteloupe" hemisphere of Neptune's moon Triton, we see channels that were carved by liquid…

A: On the "cantaloupe" hemisphere of Neptune's moon Triton, we see channels that were carved by liquid…

Q: We know that both Venus and Mars lack mountain ranges because they both lack   a. magnetic fields…

A: We know that due to existence of plate tectonics in Earth, different types of technical incident…

Q: A. Describe the Copernican revolution, which was a pivotal event in the scientific revolution. B.…

A: A. Copernicus was an astronomer who revolutionized the concept of the universe, earth and its…

Q: Which evidence first supported the heliocentric model of the solar system?  A. Mapping of stars…

A: We have to answer that which of the following option works as an evidence that is used as as a first…

Q: How much mass would a 10-g sample of gold have on Uranus, with a gravity of 8.7 m/s2? A. 8.7 N…

A: Mass of sample = 10 g = 0.01 kg acceleration due to gravity on Uranus = 8.7 m/s2

Q: For which of the following reasons (select all that apply), is it useful/important to send rovers to…

A: For which of the following reasons (select all that apply), is it useful/important to send rovers to…

Q: 5 Given that molecular clouds have temperatures of ~10K and a typical number density of H atoms of…

A: Given, The density of H-atoms, ρ=104cm-3 The temperature of molecular clouds, T=10K According to…

Q: Which spacecraft flew past Mercury three times in the 1970s?   a. Galileo   b. Cassini   c.…

A: To find: Spacecraft flew past Mercury three times=??

Q: 22. The Solar System A. formed about 14 billion years ago. B. formed about 4.5 billion years ago. C.…

A: The Solar System is formed about 4.5 billion years ago.

Q: The parallel grooves seen on the surface of Phobos may indicate that   a. the moon formed elsewhere

A: We have to know about the basic here.

Q: While working on​ Mars, you find an unlabeled liquid in the laboratory. When you combine the liquid…

A: The condition for a liquid to float on water is that its density, specific gravity, and specific…

Q: the

A: Due to the cold temperature in Neptune, the methane condenses in the higher layer of the atmosphere.…

Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of an object in our solar system that allows life to…

A: The characteristics of an object in our solar system that allows life to exist are:   1) Distance…

Q: Because of the lack of a temperature difference between the equator and poles of Jupiter, the   a.…

A: Jupiter is a gas giant completely made up of gases, especially hydrogen and helium. There is no firm…

Q: . Why are the inner planets made of denser materials than the outer planets?

A: Jupiter and saturn have low density because they mainly consist of  hydrogen and helium.

Q: Which of these is not a criteria for the success of a solar system formation theory?

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Q: The Cassini division is a large gap in the rings of Saturn. This gap is most likely produced by   a.…

A: Answer: Saturn is the only planet in the solar system which poses the ring. The rings are divided…

Q: The narrowness of the rings of Uranus and Neptune is believed to be caused by   a. gravitational…

A: The rings around Uranus are not quite circular, do not lie exactly in Uranus’s equatorial plane, and…

Q: The condensation sequence predicts that asteroids consisting of carbonaceous material would form…

A: Given: The condensation sequence predicts that asteroids consisting of carbonaceous material would…

Q: Ovals, spots, and storms do not appear prominently in the atmosphere of Saturn because the   a.…

A: Ovals, spots, and storms do not appear prominently in the atmosphere of Saturn because the…

Q: 1. Which of the outer planets have compositions dominated by the "ices" ingredient? Check the…

A: (1) Uranus and Neptune are the two the outer planets have compositions dominated by the "ices"…

Q: Question 2 Consider a planet orbiting its star at some distance. What surface temperature do you…

A: The radiant flux of the solar is given as, Fsolar=4,737 W/m2. The distance between the star and…

Q: Approximately how many other planetary systems have been discovered to date?

A: Planetary systems:  A planetary system means the set of gravitationally bound non-stellar objects…

Q: The condensation hypothesis for the formation of the moon suggests that the moon and Earth formed as…

A: Answer c. that the moon and Earth should have identical compositions and densities.

Q: 14. Based on what the nebular theory tells us about the formation of our own solar system, what does…

A: The nebular hypothesis states that in course of stellar formation, the formation of the accretion…

Q: Why isn't there a planet where the asteroid belt is located?

A: In the asteroid belt there is no planet because to form a planet gravity is a necessary thing that…