The solar nebula idea suggests that other solar systems may include livable planets, but how likely is this? A half-page synopsis of NASA's Kepler project is due this week.
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A: Given data: r=0.04 AU T=104 k and R=1.5 rsun To find : No greenhouse temperature (Teff) We have to…
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A: The gravity of any particle in the Universe affects any other particle, no matter where these…
Q: Why do astronomers conclude that none of the Jovian planets' rings can be left over from the…
A: A ring or a ring system around a planet is made of dust and other solid materials. It is also called…
Q: , we often send first a flyby, then an orbiter, then a probe or a lander. There’s no doubt that…
A: Lander spacecraft is meant to reach a planet's surface and stay long enough to send data back to…
Q: a) Suppose the Earth grew to its present size in 1 million years through the accretion of particles…
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Q: How can a planets atmosphere affect the width of the habitable zone in its planetary system?
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A: Planets in the solar system are divided into two types: terrestrial planets and Jovian planets.…
Q: If you stood on Earth during its formation, during which it captured about 3.1 x 1011 particles per…
A: Given, Number of particles captured by earth during its formation= 3.1*1011 /sec =3.1×1011×60×60/…
Q: measure the current distance between two of Jupiter's
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A: Earth contains vast oceans of liquid water. CO2 get easily dissolved in water. Hence, oceans absorb…
Q: Explain how the terrestrial and Jovian planets came to be so unlike.
A: This question explains about the terrestrial and Jovian planets came to be so unlike.
Q: Why does the solar nebula theory predict that planetary systems are common?
A: The nebular hypothesis explains the planet's formation and evolution in our Solar System. It was…
Q: What advantages do large telescopes have over smaller ones? a. larger collecting areas b. both…
A: telescopes are used to get the information about the far most foreign bodies.
Q: Fill in the blank. A planet that is 5 times the massive of Jupiter, and orbits at 0.1 au from its…
A: A planet beyond the Solar System is known as an exoplanet or extrasolar planet. In 1917, the first…
Q: What is exoplanets
A: An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet outside the Solar System. The first possible evidence…
Q: Which planets are found within the sun's habitable zone? a. Earth b. Earth and Venus c. Venus,…
A: Solution: Answer is (a) Earth. Earth is the only planet in our solar system that is habitable.
Q: Why do we believe Pluto to be part of the Kuiper belt, and not another planet?
A: Given: Pluto is the tiniest, coldest, and furthest planet from the Sun, having been discovered in…
Q: How probable is it that other solar systems will have habitable planets, given what you know about…
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Q: 7. Complete the table below for the habitability of several solar system planets. Temperature can be…
A: The solar system contains nine planets, out of which venus and mercury have a high temperature.…
Q: What is the range of density for the outer planets (in g/cm3)? 1.2 to 5.5 2.2 to 5.5 2.2 to 6.5 3.3…
A: Outer planets are less dense and having density about 1 g/cm3.
Q: Given what you've learned about the solar nebula idea, what do you believe the likelihood is of…
A: Solar Nebula: The solar nebula hypothesis describes how our solar system was formed. It describes…
Q: Explain how the terrestrial planets and Jupiter's planets became so different.
A: All the planets in our solar system are classified into two types i.e. terrestrial and jovian. This…
Q: Given what you know about the solar nebula theory, how likely is it that additional solar systems…
A: It is required to describe about the solar nebula idea and also have to write a description about…
Q: Which of the following statements are true? Choose all that apply. Of light from a star passes…
A: New chat Which of the following statements are true? Choose all that apply. fig from a…
Q: Is there an exoplanet detection method that works better with detecting exoplanets that are at a…
A: To describe the best method for detection of exoplanets that are far from the host star.
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Q: why do astronomers say that terrestrial planets are comomn in our galaxy?
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A: Step 1: In our solar system, we find ranges of objects from small asteroids and comets to big…
Q: Miller’s Planet part I: This planet is described as having 130% Earth gravity What is the…
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Q: Venus can be as bright as apparent magnitude -4.7 when at a distance of about 1 AU. How many times…
A: Apparent magnitude and absolute magnitude of a celestial object are related by the equation…
Q: The Solar nebula was "mostly" b. hydrogen compounds: ammonia, methane and water c. heavier elements…
A: NEBULA:- A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. Some nebulae come from yhe gas and dust…
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Q: Some interplanetary properties. Use excel calculator to fill in the missing calculations. use mass…
A: Interplanetary Properties
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: Considering what you learned from the solar nebula theory, how likely do you think it is to find…
A: The solar nebula theory explains the creation of our solar system. It explains how the star formed…
Q: What considerations are involved in determining whether a planet will have an atmosphere? What…
A: Concept: Every planet in our solar system, as well as some of its smaller components, has the outer…
Q: ) Science fiction movies often portray asteroid belts as crowded, dense regions that require…
A: Given data: The number of asteroids, N=300000. The radius of each asteroid, r=100 km. The thickness…
Q: What is a "hot Jupiter" Group of answer choices Exoplanets that are warmer than Jupiter. Exoplanet…
A: Hot jupiters are the planets which are similar and giants like jupiter but their orbital is very…
Q: What is necessary for differentiation to occur in a planet? (A) It must be a mixture of materials…
A: Required : What is necessary for differentiation to occur in a planet.
Q: observation. Scientists believe there is evidence for a ninth planet based on
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Q: The Solar Nebula model introduces the concept of ‘frost line’. Where are asteroids and comets found…
A: The frost line can be defined as the distance from the protostar (Sun in the case of our galaxy)…
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