Why is Jupiter bulged at the equator and flattened at the poles?

Because it rotates fast

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Because it is the largest planet

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Because Jupiter emits radio signals

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Because it is far away from the sun

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Solution

The correct option is A Because it rotates fast
Jupiter's orbital period is nearly 12 years and its day is about 10 hours. That is, it rotates very fast. Due to its fast rotation, it is bulged at the equator and flattened at the poles.

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