Uranus and Neptune vs Jupiter and Saturn BY

Uranus and Neptune vs. Jupiter and Saturn BY: CRUZ SHOPE

Size and Density Neptune 1, 638 kg/m 3 Jupiter 1, 326 kg/m 3 Uranus 1, 270 kg/m 3 Saturn 687 kg/m 3 Although Jupiter and Saturn are very close in size Jupiter's density is almost twice of Saturn’s. Furthermore Neptune and Uranus are smaller in size but their densities are much larger than Saturn's. What causes this difference in density?

Composition Jupiter and Saturn Metallic hydrogen Liquid hydrogen Gaseous hydrogen Visible clouds Uranus and Neptune Ø Gaseous hydrogen Ø Visible clouds Which of these elements adds the most density to the planets?

Color Both Jupiter and Saturn give off a red color. Both Neptune and Uranus give off a blue color. What causes this difference in colors?

Seasons Both Saturn and Neptune have spin axis tilts very similar to Earth- so they have very close similar seasonal effects. Jupiter is very close to the ecliptic so it experiences extremely weak season. Uranus is tipped on its side so it has very strong seasons. What is Earth axis tilt?

Period of Rotation Jupiter : 10 hours Saturn : 10 hours Uranus : 16 -17 hours Neptune : 16 -17 hours Why is Uranus and Neptune’s period of rotation longer than that of Jupiter and Saturn?

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