Jupiter's mass is estimated to be 1.90 * 10²⁷ kg, and it has a diameter of 142,984 km. Assuming that Jupiter is spherical, estimate its density (the volume of a sphere is 4 $\pi$r³/3). A) 0.620 g/cm³ B) 1.61 g/cm³ C) 1.24 g/cm³ D) 0.00124 g/cm³ E) 1240 g/cm³

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the density, use the formula: Density = Mass/Volume. First, convert the diameter to radius in meters (71,492,000 m), then calculate the volume using the sphere formula. Convert the mass to grams (1.90 * 10^30 g) and volume to cm^3. The density is approximately 1.24 g/cm^3.

Jupiter's Mass Is Estimated to Be 1 π\piπ R3/3)

Jupiter's Mass Is Estimated to Be 1 $\pi$ R³/3)