× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
j
4
m
4
n
3
m
3
R
3
V
3
e
3
w
3
j
3
a
3
a
3
h
3
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Physics
New Topic  
ppk ppk
wrote...
Valued Member
On Hiatus
Posts: 3560
Rep: 58 2
12 years ago
The star Rho Cancri B has about the same mass as our Sun, and the planet discovered around it orbits somewhat closer than Mercury orbits our Sun. The mass of the planet is estimated to be 1.1 times the mass of Jupiter. Why, according to our theory of solar system formation, is it surprising to find a planet the size of Rho Cancri B's planet orbiting at this distance?
Read 1721 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
Staff Member
12 years ago
In the nebular theory, jovian planets form beyond the frost line. In our solar system, this was beyond the orbit of Mars, so it is surprising to find a jovian planet orbiting so close to its star.
- Master of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  969 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1199
  
 736
  
 267
Your Opinion
Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?
Votes: 405
Previous poll results: Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?