Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
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Chapter 9, Problem 50IF
Tidal Force on Europa and Ganymede. Using the procedure from Cosmic Calculations 9.1, calculate the tidal force exerted on Europa and Ganymede by Jupiter. Compare this force to the tidal force exerted on Io (from Problem 49), and comment on the expected strength of tidal heating on each world.
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