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Jupiter's Characteristics

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Why is Jupiter noticeably oblate?

It has a strong magnetic field

It has a powerful gravitational attraction from its moons

It rotates rapidly (correct)

It has a mantle of liquid metallic hydrogen

How does Jupiter's mass compare to that of other planets?

It is twice as massive as all other planets combined (correct)

It is similar to the mass of Earth and Venus

It is about a tenth the mass of the Sun

It is slightly larger than Saturn's mass

How does the density of Jupiter compare to that of the terrestrial planets?

Its density is slightly less than Mercury, but more than Mars

Its density is less than any terrestrial planet (correct)

It is denser than all the terrestrial planets combined

It is denser than the Moon, but less dense than the other terrestrial planets

What is the primary factor in Jupiter's shape?

Its rapid rotation Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about Jupiter's mass compared to the Sun's?

It is about a tenth the mass of the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the method used to determine Jupiter's rapid rotation period?

By radio observations of Jupiter's rapidly spinning magnetosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the evidence that suggests Jupiter has a substantial solid core under its thick clouds?

Jupiter's disk is less oblate than it should be, if it were only hydrogen and helium Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Jupiter's rotation period?

It is the fastest in the solar system Signup and view all the answers

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

A large cyclonic storm (hurricane) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probable source of the day-to-day variations in Jupiter's belts and zones?

Differential rotation and the underlying zonal flow Signup and view all the answers