The Fact That Jupiter's Radius Is Contracting at a Rate

question 37

Multiple Choice

The fact that Jupiter's radius is contracting at a rate of 1 mm per year results in:

• A) Jupiter's rotation rate slowing down with time
• B) Jupiter's shape being noticeably oblate
• C) Jupiter moving slightly farther from the Sun with time
• D) Jupiter radiating more heat than it receives from the Sun
• E) Jupiter having a strong magnetic field

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