The mean distance of Jupiter.
Answer to Problem 62P
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Period of Europa, T = 3.55 Earth days
Period of Ganymede, T = 7.16 Earth days
Period of Callisto, T =16.7 Earth days
The mass of the Jupiter,
Formula Used:
The centrifugal force is equal to gravitational force.
Where,
Calculation:
For IO, period is:
Substitute the value and solve:
For Europa:
Substitute the value and solve:
For Ganymede:
For Callisto:
Conclusion:
Thus,
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