What is true of Jupiter's magnetosphere?
A) It is most extensive on the sunward side of the planet.
B) It is only slightly stronger than Saturn's.
C) It does not trap protons and electrons, as Earth's Van Allen belts do.
D) It has a tail that extends at least to Saturn's orbit.
E) Although its surface field is greater, since the planet is larger the total field is actually weaker than Earth's.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jupiter's magnetosphere is the largest planetary magnetosphere in the solar system, extending up to 2 million kilometers toward the Sun and trailing out into a tail that stretches far beyond the orbit of Saturn, making option D correct.

What Is True of Jupiter's Magnetosphere