Saturn is less massive than Jupiter but almost the same size.Explain.
A) The smaller mass exerts less gravitational force and is unable to compress the mass as much as in Jupiter.
B) Saturn is rotating faster than Jupiter, and the increased centrifugal force results in a larger size.
C) Saturn's interior is hotter than that of Jupiter.
D) Saturn is composed of lighter material than Jupiter.

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The smaller mass of Saturn means it exerts less gravitational force, which leads to a less compressed mass and a larger size despite being almost the same size as Jupiter.

Saturn Is Less Massive Than Jupiter but Almost the Same