Jupiter's radius is contracting at a rate of 1 mm per year, which will result 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's temperature being higher than expected otherwise.
E) Jupiter having a strong magnetic field.

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As Jupiter contracts, gravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy, increasing its temperature.

Jupiter's Radius Is Contracting at a Rate of 1 Mm