Which of the following planets has a dramatic tilt of its axis of rotation?

Jupiter

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Mercury

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Mars

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Uranus

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Solution

The correct option is D Uranus
Uranus is a planet with a dramatic or extreme tilt of its rotational axis. Its axis of rotation is tilted at an angle of ${97.77}^{\circ}$ to its orbital plane. So, the planet's polar regions are towards and away from the Sun, instead of being in upward and downward directions. Hence, the planet almost looks like it is rolling on its side like a ball.

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