In Class Question A new planet has been discovered around a Sun-like star. Only limited information is available, including semi-major axis, density, and spectra. From the following determine what kind of planet it is. I. Semi-Major axis: a = 0.4 AU II. Density: p = 1.3 (with respect to water) III. Composition: H and He and a few other gases

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In Class Question
A new planet has been discovered around a Sun-like
star. Only limited information is available, including
semi-major axis, density, and spectra. From the
following determine what kind of planet it is.
I. Semi-Major axis: a = 0.4 AU
II. Density: p = 1.3 (with respect to water)
III. Composition: H and He and a few other gases
Answer: Jovian!! It is a so-called Hot Jupiter
Transcribed Image Text:In Class Question A new planet has been discovered around a Sun-like star. Only limited information is available, including semi-major axis, density, and spectra. From the following determine what kind of planet it is. I. Semi-Major axis: a = 0.4 AU II. Density: p = 1.3 (with respect to water) III. Composition: H and He and a few other gases Answer: Jovian!! It is a so-called Hot Jupiter
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