P6: Planetary Interiors

Question 1

simplifications on interiors:
-ignore ___ on equation of state
-ignore energy stored in ___ fields since it is dwarfed by ___ energy

Answer 1

thermal effects/magnetic/gravitational

Question 2

The Lane-Emden equation describes the interior density profile b=via the dimensionless ___ y^n and ___ x

Answer 2

density/radius

Question 3

composition of solar system from non-volatile materials uses ___ and ___ from Earth and moon to infer solar system abundance

Answer 3

meteorite/rocks

Question 4

composition of solar system from volatile materials uses solar ___ and ___ since the materials may undergo processing during planet formation

Answer 4

wind/spectrum

Question 5

self-gravitating, non-rotating fluid will form a ___

Answer 5

sphere

Question 6

rotating fluid body is distorted by ___ force which is max at ___ and zero at ___

Answer 6

centrifugal/equator/axis of rotation