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Mr3Hunna

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Why do jovian planets bulge around the equator, that is, have a squashed appearance?
 
  A) They are much more massive than the terrestrial planets.
  B) Their large systems of moons and rings gravitationally attract the mass around the equator more.
  C) Their rapid rotation flings the mass near the equator outward.
  D) Their internal heat sources exert a pressure against the sides of the planets.
  E) all of the above

Question 2

When initially discovered by Voyager 2, Neptune's rings appeared as ring arcs, and are more clumpy and less regular than most other rings.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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