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A newly discovered giant planet has an average radius 13 times that of the Earth and a mass 963 times that of the Earth. Calculate the ration of the new planet's density to the Earth's density.
The formula for calculating density ratio is: (Planet's density in g/cm³) / (Earth's density in g/cm³).
The density of a giant planet can be determined using its mass and volume. The mass can be calculated using Newton's law of gravitation and the volume can be calculated using the planet's radius or diameter.
Yes, the density ratio of a giant planet can change over time due to factors such as atmospheric changes, geological processes, and tidal forces.
The average density ratio of a giant planet to Earth is around 1.3, meaning that giant planets are generally less dense than Earth.
The density ratio of a giant planet can give insight into its composition. A higher density ratio indicates a higher proportion of heavier elements, while a lower density ratio indicates a higher proportion of lighter elements such as hydrogen and helium.