Saturn is less massive than Jupiter but has almost the same radius. Explain.
A) The smaller mass exerts less gravitational force and is unable to compress the material as much as in Jupiter.
B) Saturn is rotating faster than Jupiter, and the increased centrifugal force results in a larger size.
C) Saturn's interior is hotter than that of Jupiter.
D) Saturn is composed of lighter material than Jupiter.

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Saturn's smaller mass results in less gravitational compression, allowing it to maintain a similar radius to Jupiter despite having less mass.

Saturn Is Less Massive Than Jupiter but Has Almost the Same