Why is Saturn oblate?
A) The gravity of its moons flattens the planet.
B) The rapid rotation of the planet flattens it.
C) It formed that way originally and has no way to reshape itself.
D) The magnetic fields of Jupiter and Saturn interact and cause the planet to flatten.

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The rapid rotation of Saturn causes it to bulge at the equator and flatten at the poles, resulting in an oblate shape. This effect is known as the centrifugal force.

Why Is Saturn Oblate