This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What are the measured densities of the exoplanets called hot Jupiters, and why are these densities ... (Read 20 times)

Capo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 545
What are the measured densities of the exoplanets called hot Jupiters, and why are these densities inconsistent with theoretical models?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A star of spectral type G lives approximately how long on the main sequence?
 
  A) 10 billion years
  B) 1 billion years
  C) 10 million years
  D) 1,000 years
  E) 10,000 years



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

britb2u

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Answer to Question 1

The densities of hot Jupiters are very low, from 200 to 1500 kg/m3. This is far too low for these planets to be rocky, and, at the low end, inconsistent even with a composition of pure hydrogen and helium. Theoretical models of planetary system formation lead us to expect that light elements such as hydrogen and helium should have been expelled from the inner system; as these hot Jupiters orbit very close to their parent stars their composition is difficult to explain.

Answer to Question 2

A




Capo

  • Member
  • Posts: 545
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


nathang24

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library