An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 19.1

The Planetary System — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · solar-system-moons-properties

Problem

(a) Based on the data given in Appendix C, express the masses of the Moon, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Titan, Triton, and Pluto in units of the mass of Mercury. (b) Express the radii of these moons and Pluto in units of the radius of Mercury.

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