What Is TRUE of Jupiter's Magnetosphere

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is TRUE of Jupiter's magnetosphere?

• A) Although its surface field is greater, since the planet is larger the total field is actually weaker than Earth's.
• B) It does not trap protons and electrons, as Earth's Van Allen belts do.
• C) It has a tail that extends at least to Saturn's orbit.
• D) It is most extensive on the sunward side of the planet.
• E) It is only slightly stronger than Saturn's.

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