How many Earths would fit into the Sun?

In summary, the Sun is about 109 times bigger in diameter and 1.3 million times larger in volume compared to Earth. The Earth can fit inside the Sun about 1.3 million times, but it would not survive due to the Sun's intense heat and pressure. Approximately 109 Earths can fit across the diameter of the Sun, and about 1.4 million Earths can fit inside the Sun's core.
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torresmido
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I'm having trouble getting the answer to this homework question:
How many Earths would fit into the Sun?

can you guys help me in solving it, please?

Thnak you
 
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The first step is to find the volume of each spherical object.
 
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for your question. The answer to this question depends on the specific measurements used for the Earth and the Sun. However, using the most commonly accepted measurements, we can estimate that approximately 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun.

To reach this estimation, we can use the volume formula for a sphere, which is V=4/3πr^3, where V is volume and r is the radius. The Earth has a radius of approximately 6,371 km and the Sun has a radius of approximately 695,700 km. Plugging these values into the formula, we get a volume of 1.08 x 10^12 km^3 for the Earth and 1.41 x 10^18 km^3 for the Sun.

Dividing the volume of the Sun by the volume of the Earth, we get approximately 1.3 million. This means that 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun if we were to stack them perfectly without any gaps or overlaps.

It is important to note that this is just an estimation and the actual number may vary depending on the specific measurements used. Additionally, it is not physically possible to fit this many Earths inside the Sun as the Sun's intense heat and pressure would destroy any objects that came close to its surface. I hope this helps you with your homework question.
 

1. How big is the Sun compared to Earth?

The Sun is about 109 times bigger in diameter than Earth, making it the largest object in our solar system.

2. What is the volume of the Sun compared to Earth?

The Sun's volume is about 1.3 million times larger than Earth's volume.

3. Can Earth fit inside the Sun?

Yes, the Earth can fit inside the Sun about 1.3 million times. However, the Sun's intense heat and pressure would make it impossible for Earth to survive.

4. How many Earths can fit across the diameter of the Sun?

Approximately 109 Earths can fit across the diameter of the Sun.

5. How many Earths can fit inside the Sun's core?

The Earth is about 4,000 miles in diameter, while the Sun's core is about 110 times bigger. This means that roughly 1.4 million Earths can fit inside the Sun's core.

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