Jupiter is noticeably oblate because:
A)it has a strong magnetic field.
B)it has such powerful gravity.
C)it rotates rapidly.
D)it undergoes a gravitational attraction from each of its various moons.
E)it has a mantle of liquid metallic hydrogen.

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Jupiter's noticeable oblate shape (flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator) is due to its rapid rotation, which causes centrifugal forces pushing outward at the equator. Jupiter rotates rapidly, completing one rotation in just under 10 hours. This rapid rotation causes the planet to bulge at the equator, leading to its noticeable oblateness.

Jupiter Is Noticeably Oblate Because