How Does the Magnetosphere of Jupiter Compare to That of Earth

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Multiple Choice

How does the magnetosphere of Jupiter compare to that of Earth?

• A) Jupiter's magnetosphere is very similar to that of Earth.
• B) Jupiter's magnetosphere is much larger than that of Earth because of Jupiter's large magnetic field and the weakness of the solar wind at Jupiter's orbital distance from the Sun.
• C) Jupiter has no detectable magnetic field and hence no magnetosphere.
• D) Jupiter's magnetosphere is much smaller than that of Earth because Jupiter's magnetic field is much stronger than that of Earth.