How does Saturn's size (e.g. ,diameter)compare to that of Jupiter?
A) Slightly larger,because Saturn is rotating much faster then Jupiter
B) Significantly larger,because Saturn contains a greater proportion of hydrogen than Jupiter
C) About the same,because Saturn is less massive and less compressed
D) Significantly smaller,because Saturn has only about 1/10 the mass of Jupiter

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Saturn's diameter is approximately 9% smaller than Jupiter's diameter, despite having a lower mass and being less compressed. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including Saturn's lower mass and density, and its proportionally larger helium atmosphere, which leads to a less compressed interior structure.

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