What are the two principal components of Jupiter's atmosphere? How do they relate to its density?

What will be an ideal response?


Hydrogen and helium; these light elements, even under high compression, give Jupiter a density only about a quarter that of the Earth.

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A) 6 B) 11 C) 8 D) 7 E) 9

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What does this infrared photograph of a toaster reveal?

a. The wavelength or frequency of the main infrared radiation emitted depends on temperature. b. Heat flows by conduction. c. Heat flows by convection.

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Without the ozone layer, life on Earth would be in danger from increased levels of _________ radiation.

a. UV b. X-ray c. gamma ray d. infrared e. microwave

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What would you see if you were on the near side of the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

What will be an ideal response?

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