The Innermost Satellite of Jupiter Orbits the Planet with a Radius

question 50

Multiple Choice

The innermost satellite of Jupiter orbits the planet with a radius of 422 × 10³ km and a period of 1.77 days.What is the mass of Jupiter? (G = 6.67 × 10^-11 N ∙ m²/kg²)

• A)1.33 × 10²⁷ kg
• B)1.50 × 10²⁷ kg
• C)1.72 × 10²⁷ kg
• D)1.89 × 10²⁷ kg
• E)3.08 × 10²⁷ kg

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Definitions:

Female Cones

Reproductive structures of certain plants like conifers, which produce seeds in contrast to male cones that produce pollen.

Megasporangia

Structures in plants that produce megaspores, which develop into female gametophytes.

Antheridia

Male reproductive structures in plants, algae, and fungi that produce and release sperm.

Integuments

Layers or coverings of an organism or organ, serving to protect or enclose, especially the outer layer of seeds or the skin of humans and animals.