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Table 1
Roche limits and interaction status for planetary archetypes.
| Planet | Type | Density (g/cm3) | Roche limit (AU) | Period at dR (yr) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | Fluid | 1.33 | 0.0116 | 0.0012 | Tidal disruption |
| Neptune | Fluid | 1.64 | 0.0108 | 0.0011 | Tidal disruption |
| Saturn | Fluid | 0.69 | 0.0144 | 0.0017 | Tidal disruption |
| Super-puff | Fluid | 0.05 | 0.0345 | 0.0064 | Tidal disruption |
| Earth | Rigid body | 5.51 | 0.0037 | 0.0002 | Direct impact |
Notes. The table shows the Roche limits and interaction status for planetary archetypes orbiting a solar-mass star.
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