(a)
The surface are and the volume of the moon Io.
(a)
Answer to Problem 35QP
The surface are of the moon is
Explanation of Solution
The surface of the moon Io is considered to be perfectly spherical.
Write the expression for the surface area for the spherical body.
Here,
Write the expression for the volume of the spherical body.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the surface are of the moon is
(b)
The volume of the volcanic material deposited on Io’s surface every year.
(b)
Answer to Problem 35QP
The volume of volcanic material deposited on the moon is one year is
Explanation of Solution
The thickness of the layer of lava and ash on the surface of the Io per year is about
Write the expression for the volume of the volcanic material deposited on the moon.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the volume of volcanic material deposited on the moon is one year is
(c)
The time taken for the volcanic deposition equal to that of the volume of the moon.
(c)
Answer to Problem 35QP
The time taken for the volcanic eruption to be equal to the volume of the moon is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the time taken for volcanic deposition equal to mass of moon Io.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the time taken for the volcanic eruption to be equal to the volume of the moon is
(d)
The number of times the moon had turned inside out all over the age of the solar system.
(d)
Answer to Problem 35QP
The moon could be turned inside out for
Explanation of Solution
The moon takes
The age of the solar system is
Write the expression for the number of times the moon turned inside out over the age of solar system.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the moon could be turned inside out for
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