The average density of Jupiter is very similar to that of Rhea, an icy moon of Saturn.

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The average density of Jupiter is very similar to that of Rhea, an icy moon of Saturn. Rhea is thought to be composed of one-half rocky and one-half icy materials. How is the same average density compatible with very different chemical compositions of the two bodies?

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An Introduction To The Solar System

ISBN: 9781108430845

3rd Edition

Authors: David A. Rothery, Neil McBride, Iain Gilmour

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