Google Answers Logo
View Question
 
Q: Comet that hit Jupiter ( No Answer,   2 Comments )
Question  
Subject: Comet that hit Jupiter
Category: Science > Astronomy
Asked by: curiouso44-ga
List Price: $5.00
Posted: 21 Sep 2006 17:29 PDT
Expires: 21 Oct 2006 17:29 PDT
Question ID: 767454
If the planet Jupiter is supposed to be a "Gas Giant", why was there
an explosion as if it were solid when a comet hit it a few years ago?
Answer  
There is no answer at this time.

Comments  
Subject: Re: Comet that hit Jupiter
From: qed100-ga on 21 Sep 2006 18:17 PDT
 
You must be referring to the impact of Shoemaker-Levy 9 in summer of 1994.

   The comet's kinetic energy was extremely large. As the comet plowed
through the atmosphere, it naturally lost that energy to the gases,
producing violent, energetic heating & displacement of the clouds.
Subject: Re: Comet that hit Jupiter
From: oafpokie-ga on 21 Sep 2006 19:59 PDT
 
Additional info here: http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/sl9/gll29.html

Important Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided on Google Answers are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Google does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. Please read carefully the Google Answers Terms of Service.

If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you.
Search Google Answers for
Google Answers  


Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy