(a) Calculate the angular momentum (in kg · m2/s) of Jupiter in its orbit around the Sun. (The mass of Jupiter is 1.898 ✕ 1027 kg, the orbital radius is 7.783 ✕ 108 km and the orbital period is 11.9 y.)  kg · m2/s (b) Compare this angular momentum with the angular momentum of Jupiter on its axis. (The radius of Jupiter is 7.149 ✕ 104 km and the rotation period is 9.925 h.) Lorbital Lrotation

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(a)
Calculate the angular momentum (in kg · m2/s) of Jupiter in its orbit around the Sun. (The mass of Jupiter is 1.898 ✕ 1027 kg, the orbital radius is 7.783 ✕ 108 km and the orbital period is 11.9 y.)
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(b)
Compare this angular momentum with the angular momentum of Jupiter on its axis. (The radius of Jupiter is 7.149 ✕ 104 km and the rotation period is 9.925 h.)
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