What Is Differential Rotation, and What Surprises Did It Have

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Essay

What is differential rotation, and what surprises did it have for us with Uranus?

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Definitions:

Sharks

Cartilaginous fishes belonging to the subclass Elasmobranchii, known for their sharp teeth and predatory nature, playing a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystem balance.

Skates

Cartilaginous fishes belonging to the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea of rays. More broadly, "skates" can refer to ice or roller skates used in sports and recreation.

Homo Habilis

Extinct hominin; earliest named Homo species; known only from Africa, where it arose 2.3 million years ago.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of early human that lived throughout Africa and Eurasia during the Pleistocene Epoch.