An Earthlike Planet In January 2006, astronomers reported the discovery of a planet comparable in size to

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An Earthlike Planet In January 2006, astronomers reported the discovery of a planet comparable in size to the earth orbiting another star and having a mass of about 5.5 times the earth's mass. It is believed to consist of a mixture of rock and ice, similar to Neptune. If this planet has the same density as Neptune (1.76 g/cm'), what is its radius expressed
(a) In kilometers and
(b) As a multiple of earth's radius? Consult Appendix F for astronomical data.
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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0321501219

12th Edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, Lewis Ford

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