2007-03-12 03:14:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
X is close. It's HIGH pressure, and low temperature.
2007-03-12 03:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Beatz 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For most of the planets the outer layer is gaseous (...though pluto when near the sun has a gaseous atmosphere, but when away from the perihelion it's atmosphere drops solid to the surface).
Then another layer is liquid right underneath due to low temperatures...(I don't think atmospheric pressure plays a part in lowering the temperature since a higher pressure yields to higher temperature), and any kind of pressure wud increase the temp
underneath that layer is a solid gaseous layer in most planets.
all of this is largely due to heat (heat from the sun)
2007-03-12 10:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by I Hsuya 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe that's true. I think you may be confusing the fact that the atmosphere is made of fluid hydrogen and helium. Fluid and liquid are not interchangeable terms. A gas is a fluid as well.
2007-03-12 10:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the intense gravity cause by the huge planets. Hydrogen is actually a metal at these intense pressures.
2007-03-12 10:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Surveyor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you notice giant planets are located away from the sun, the closest giant planet is the Jupiter which is 5th from the sun, in those planets the temperature is too low that the electrons lose their energy and cant move, they easily campact and form liquid
2007-03-12 10:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by gumy bear 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of the atmospheric pressure.
2007-03-12 10:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pressure that they're under.
2007-03-12 10:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by comicfreak33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of low temperatures and pressure.
2007-03-12 10:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by neutron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋