Saturn Is Less Massive Than Jupiter but Has Almost the Same

question 277

Multiple Choice

Saturn is less massive than Jupiter but has almost the same radius. Explain.

• A) The smaller mass exerts less gravitational force and is unable to compress the material as much as in Jupiter.
• B) Saturn is rotating faster than Jupiter, and the increased centrifugal force results in a larger size.
• C) Saturn's interior is hotter than that of Jupiter.
• D) Saturn is composed of lighter material than Jupiter.

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