(8.1) Calculate the densities of Venus and Jupiter (use the masses and radii given in the appendix). How do these numbers compare with the density of rock (about 3 grams per cm3) and water (1 gram per cm3)? (Note: Be sure to convert kilometers to centimeters and kilograms to grams if you are expressing your answer in grams per cm3.)
The densities of Venus and Jupiter and compare these densities with rock and water.
Answer to Problem 2P
The densities of Venus and Jupiter is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for density of the object.
Here,
The volume of the Venus planet is,
Here,
Substitute equation (II) in equation (I).
Similarly the density of the Jupiter planet is,
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the densities of Venus and Jupiter is
Since the density of rock is about
Since the density of water is about
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