The Planet COROT- 14b Is Only Slightly Larger Than Jupiter

question 77

Multiple Choice

The planet COROT- 14b is only slightly larger than Jupiter, but is several times more massive. Which is the most plausible explanation for its similar size to Jupiter?

• A)The hydrogen and helium gas compressed even under their own gravity to a higher density than Jupiter.
• B)It is made of elements other than hydrogen and helium which do not compress under their own gravity.
• C)Planets that are close to a star are heated up and therefore larger.
• D)The mass measurement is mistaken, and it is actually about 10 times more massive than Jupiter.

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