(a)
The total mass of all the planets in the Solar System in terms of Earth masses.
(a)
Answer to Problem 32QP
The total mass of all the planets in the Solar System in terms of Earth masses is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the sum of the mass of the eight planets in our Solar System,
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the total mass of all the planets in the Solar System in terms of Earth masses is
(b)
The fraction of that total planetary mass is Jupiter.
(b)
Answer to Problem 32QP
The fraction of that total planetary mass is Jupiter is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the fraction of that total planetary mass is Jupiter.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the fraction of that total planetary mass is Jupiter is
(c)
The fraction of that total planetary mass is Earth.
(c)
Answer to Problem 32QP
The fraction of that total planetary mass is Earth is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the fraction of that total planetary mass is Earth.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the fraction of that total planetary mass is Earth is
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