ESRT Page 15 (Data Table)

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What is the eccentricity of an orbit?

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Eccentricity is a measure of how much an orbit deviates from being circular. It ranges from 0 (perfect circle) to 1 (parabolic).

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Which planet has the most eccentric orbit in our solar system?

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Mercury has the most eccentric orbit of any planet in our solar system.

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What is the density of a planet?

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Density is the mass of a planet divided by its volume, typically expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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Which two planets have nearly similar densities?

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Earth and Venus have nearly similar densities.

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What does a high eccentricity indicate about a planet's orbit?

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A high eccentricity indicates that the orbit is elongated and not circular.

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Which planets are more massive than Earth?

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Jupiter and Saturn are more massive than Earth.

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What is the planet with the highest density?

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Earth has the highest density of all the planets in our solar system.

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What is the significance of a planet's density?

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A planet's density can provide insights into its composition and structure.

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How does the density of gas giants compare to terrestrial planets?

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Gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have lower densities compared to terrestrial planets like Earth and Venus.

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What is the relationship between a planet's mass and its density?

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Density is influenced by both mass and volume; a more massive planet can have a lower density if it has a larger volume.