Site MapHelpFeedbackProblems
Problems



1

Given the masses and radii of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, calculate the gravity at the "surface" of each of the three planets. (Note: The "surfaces" of Uranus and Neptune are the visible cloud tops.)
2

Pluto has a temperature of about 50 K. Use Wien's law (Chapter 7) to calculate the wavelength at which Pluto is brightest.





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2006 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


AstronomyOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 13 > Problems