The rotation of the Sun's photosphere is
A)fastest at the equator, slower at mid-latitudes, and slowest near the poles.
B)slowest at the equator, faster at mid-latitudes, and fastest near the poles.
C)fastest at the equator, slowest at mid-latitudes and the poles which travel at the same speed.
D)the same regardless of latitude.

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The Sun's rotation is differential, meaning that different parts of the sun rotate at different speeds. Specifically, the equator rotates faster than mid-latitudes, which in turn rotate faster than the poles. This creates a pattern known as differential rotation, which is caused by the Sun's internal convection.

The Rotation of the Sun's Photosphere Is