Gravitational Force
... orbiting the planet at three times the distance. a. A experiences a stronger force than B, because differences in distance are more influential than differences in mass. b. B experiences a stronger force than A, because differences in mass are more influential the differences in distance. c. A and B ...
... orbiting the planet at three times the distance. a. A experiences a stronger force than B, because differences in distance are more influential than differences in mass. b. B experiences a stronger force than A, because differences in mass are more influential the differences in distance. c. A and B ...
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... companion: the Moon. The two moons of Mars are so small that they would appear to Martians as artificial satellites seem to earthly observers. The largest satellite of the Solar system is Neptune's Triton, nearly four times the mass of our Moon. Saturn's Titan, and the four moons of Jupiter are the ...
... companion: the Moon. The two moons of Mars are so small that they would appear to Martians as artificial satellites seem to earthly observers. The largest satellite of the Solar system is Neptune's Triton, nearly four times the mass of our Moon. Saturn's Titan, and the four moons of Jupiter are the ...
G345U Life in the UniverseCharis Smith
... We use our knowledge of our system of planets to make models and predictions of what we do not know about the rest of the universe. ...
... We use our knowledge of our system of planets to make models and predictions of what we do not know about the rest of the universe. ...
Planets Which of the following lists the outer planets
... Mercury's average density is about as high as the Earth's. This is most likely because A. It contains a significantly higher fraction of iron than the Earth. B. it is highly compressed by its own gravity. C. It is composed of material blasted off the Earth in a collision. D. Unlike the Earth, it do ...
... Mercury's average density is about as high as the Earth's. This is most likely because A. It contains a significantly higher fraction of iron than the Earth. B. it is highly compressed by its own gravity. C. It is composed of material blasted off the Earth in a collision. D. Unlike the Earth, it do ...
3-The solar system
... What is the solar system? Earth is not the only planet, or large body of rock or gases, that does this. All of the planets revolve around the sun. Each planet revolves in a path called an orbit. The sun, the planets, and these small objects make up the solar system. The sun is one of the many, many ...
... What is the solar system? Earth is not the only planet, or large body of rock or gases, that does this. All of the planets revolve around the sun. Each planet revolves in a path called an orbit. The sun, the planets, and these small objects make up the solar system. The sun is one of the many, many ...
The Solar System
... explanation for the motion of the planets. This sun-centered model is called a heliocentric (hee lee oh sen trik) system. Helios is Greek for “sun.” In a heliocentric system, Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun. This model was not well received in ancient times, however, because peopl ...
... explanation for the motion of the planets. This sun-centered model is called a heliocentric (hee lee oh sen trik) system. Helios is Greek for “sun.” In a heliocentric system, Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun. This model was not well received in ancient times, however, because peopl ...
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... non-abundant elements • In the outer solar system, there was more mass in the planetesimals, since they were formed of abundant, hydrogenbearing compounds. Apparently, they produced more massive planetesimals that incorporated the hydrogen and helium gas that makes up most of Jupiter and Saturn • ...
... non-abundant elements • In the outer solar system, there was more mass in the planetesimals, since they were formed of abundant, hydrogenbearing compounds. Apparently, they produced more massive planetesimals that incorporated the hydrogen and helium gas that makes up most of Jupiter and Saturn • ...
ES 104 Laboratory # 2 INVESTIGATING THE SOLAR SYSTEM
... An astronomical unit, AU, is the average distance the Earth is from the Sun. That distance is 93,000,000 miles, 8.3 light-minutes, or 150,000,000 kilometers. It is convenient to work with AUs because the real distances are in numbers that can be cumbersome to deal with. Table 1 below shows the mean ...
... An astronomical unit, AU, is the average distance the Earth is from the Sun. That distance is 93,000,000 miles, 8.3 light-minutes, or 150,000,000 kilometers. It is convenient to work with AUs because the real distances are in numbers that can be cumbersome to deal with. Table 1 below shows the mean ...
TTh HW03 key
... Directions: Listed below are twenty (20) multiple-choice questions based on the material covered by the lectures this past week. Choose the correct response from those listed, along with at least a one (1) sentence justification for your answer. In the case of a question involving math, the calculat ...
... Directions: Listed below are twenty (20) multiple-choice questions based on the material covered by the lectures this past week. Choose the correct response from those listed, along with at least a one (1) sentence justification for your answer. In the case of a question involving math, the calculat ...
PLANET POWER PASSAGE - Ms. Ferebee`s Webpage
... Nothing: The moon does not have Earth and Luna an atmosphere Besides Earth, the moon is the only object in the solar system to have been walked on by humans. The moon with many craters is made entirely of different rocks. There are several dark, smooth areas on the lunar surface called maria. ...
... Nothing: The moon does not have Earth and Luna an atmosphere Besides Earth, the moon is the only object in the solar system to have been walked on by humans. The moon with many craters is made entirely of different rocks. There are several dark, smooth areas on the lunar surface called maria. ...
Terrestrial Planets Jovian Planets Dwarf Planets
... ver since the discovery of Pluto in 1930, kids grew up learning about the nine planets of our solar system. That all changed starting in the late 1990s, when astronomers began to argue about whether Pluto was a planet. In a highly controversial decision, the International Astronomical Union ultimate ...
... ver since the discovery of Pluto in 1930, kids grew up learning about the nine planets of our solar system. That all changed starting in the late 1990s, when astronomers began to argue about whether Pluto was a planet. In a highly controversial decision, the International Astronomical Union ultimate ...
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... • Although they orbit the Sun, they are too small to be considered planets. • Most asteroids lie in the asteroid belt, located between Mars & Jupiter. ...
... • Although they orbit the Sun, they are too small to be considered planets. • Most asteroids lie in the asteroid belt, located between Mars & Jupiter. ...
Astronomy 1 – Winter 2011
... - Asteroids/Comets on elongated orbits, can collide with planet/satellite - Jovian planets: swallowed by atmosphere ...
... - Asteroids/Comets on elongated orbits, can collide with planet/satellite - Jovian planets: swallowed by atmosphere ...
The Solar System
... made up of mostly hydrogen and helium, which are the two lightest elements in the universe and thus make Saturn the lightest planet that we know of. This is why you wouldn't weigh as much on Saturn as you think you would because of its size. And because Saturn is so light, it does not have as much g ...
... made up of mostly hydrogen and helium, which are the two lightest elements in the universe and thus make Saturn the lightest planet that we know of. This is why you wouldn't weigh as much on Saturn as you think you would because of its size. And because Saturn is so light, it does not have as much g ...
Solar System
... Uranus was the first planet to be discovered using a telescope. Under ideal conditions, it can barely be seen with the unaided eye, but should be clearly visible with binoculars or a telescope. Like the other "Jovian" planets, Uranus has rings, 11 that are known. It also has 15 moons discovered to d ...
... Uranus was the first planet to be discovered using a telescope. Under ideal conditions, it can barely be seen with the unaided eye, but should be clearly visible with binoculars or a telescope. Like the other "Jovian" planets, Uranus has rings, 11 that are known. It also has 15 moons discovered to d ...
Ch 17 Lesson Questions
... 2. Earth’s orbit actually takes about 365¼ days. Since our calendar has only 365 days, how far off will it be in 2 years? Why do we have leap years? 3. What parts make up the solar system? 4. What effect does the Sun’s gravity have on a planet’s motion? 5. How would planets move if there were no gra ...
... 2. Earth’s orbit actually takes about 365¼ days. Since our calendar has only 365 days, how far off will it be in 2 years? Why do we have leap years? 3. What parts make up the solar system? 4. What effect does the Sun’s gravity have on a planet’s motion? 5. How would planets move if there were no gra ...
Mars and Earth topography: a preliminary comparative analysis
... made during the Mars Pathfinder mission indicate very low long-term deflation rates of 0.01-0.04 nm/yr (or m/Ga) since the end of the Hesperian (1.8-3.5 Ga), similar to less precise ...
... made during the Mars Pathfinder mission indicate very low long-term deflation rates of 0.01-0.04 nm/yr (or m/Ga) since the end of the Hesperian (1.8-3.5 Ga), similar to less precise ...
star (yes, the sun is really a star)
... Let’s Hear From Tim and Moby Again! Click on the picture of the space shuttle to hear what Tim and Moby have to tell us about our Solar System and the Planets. ...
... Let’s Hear From Tim and Moby Again! Click on the picture of the space shuttle to hear what Tim and Moby have to tell us about our Solar System and the Planets. ...
Solar System PowerPoint
... Jupiter but the additional heat does not make many particles in the atmosphere move fast enough to escape. This planet has an atmosphere dominated by H and He. ...
... Jupiter but the additional heat does not make many particles in the atmosphere move fast enough to escape. This planet has an atmosphere dominated by H and He. ...
Mars` Olympus Mons 3 x Height of Mount Everest-The
... “the fire star” respectively [1]. Many civilizations based the color of Mars in order to name it. Since it was red compared to other stars near by, many ancient astronomers referred to it as a war star or blood star and it hence was associated in that matter. For a long period of time many astronome ...
... “the fire star” respectively [1]. Many civilizations based the color of Mars in order to name it. Since it was red compared to other stars near by, many ancient astronomers referred to it as a war star or blood star and it hence was associated in that matter. For a long period of time many astronome ...
Earth,Notes,RevQs,Ch24
... 13. The moons are named by Galileo, who first observed them telescopically in the early 1600s. 14. Io has active sulfurous volcanic centers. Other than Earth and Neptune's moon (Triton), Io is the only volcanically active body discovered in our solar system. 15. The small size and retrograde motion ...
... 13. The moons are named by Galileo, who first observed them telescopically in the early 1600s. 14. Io has active sulfurous volcanic centers. Other than Earth and Neptune's moon (Triton), Io is the only volcanically active body discovered in our solar system. 15. The small size and retrograde motion ...
Planetary Physics and Chemistry 2012 1. Introduction and Overview
... There are many reasons to study other planets, such as: • Studying processes on other planets helps us understand our own planet. Often, similar processes take place but in different environments or different ways. Thus we can gain a more complete understanding of processes. • Helps us understand th ...
... There are many reasons to study other planets, such as: • Studying processes on other planets helps us understand our own planet. Often, similar processes take place but in different environments or different ways. Thus we can gain a more complete understanding of processes. • Helps us understand th ...
The Solar System
... They both are about the same size and both have atmospheres unlike the other planets. ...
... They both are about the same size and both have atmospheres unlike the other planets. ...
Planets - AState.edu
... Included: As students come into the classroom. I will have a model of the solar system on a table where all students can see the model. “Can anyone tell me what is sitting on the table? That’s right it is the solar system. What is our solar system mainly made of? Planets, the asteroid belt, stars, s ...
... Included: As students come into the classroom. I will have a model of the solar system on a table where all students can see the model. “Can anyone tell me what is sitting on the table? That’s right it is the solar system. What is our solar system mainly made of? Planets, the asteroid belt, stars, s ...