Question

1. Using the method of Mathematical Insight 'Finding Sizes of Extrasolar Planets', calculate the radius of the transiting planet. The planetary transits block 2.8 percent of the star's light. The star TrES-1 has a radius of about 89.7 percent of our Sun's radius.
   

   Correct, computer gets: 1.04E+05
   30. [3pt]
   The mass of the planet is approximately 85.5 times the mass of Jupiter. Calculate the average density of the planet. Give your answer in grams per cubic centimeter. (Hint: Be careful with unit conversions.)

Answer 1