The Satellite Amalthea Orbits Jupiter at Just About the Same

question 83

Essay

The satellite Amalthea orbits Jupiter at just about the same distance in kilometers at which Mimas orbits Saturn.Yet Mimas takes almost twice as long to orbit.What can you deduce from this difference qualitatively? Since Jupiter and Saturn are not very different in radius,what else can you conclude?

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Definitions:

Positively Charged Particle

An atom or molecule with more protons than electrons, giving it a net positive charge.

Midline

An imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Upward Direction

Movement or orientation towards a higher point or position.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out.