The rotation of the Sun is
A) fastest at the equator,slowest at mid-latitudes,and rises to intermediate speeds near the poles.
B) fastest at mid-latitudes,slower at the equator,and slowest near the poles.
C) fastest at the equator,slower at mid-latitudes,and slowest near the poles.
D) slowest at the equator,faster at mid-latitudes,and fastest near the poles.

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This is known as differential rotation, where the rotation speed varies with latitude. The equator rotates faster than the rest of the Sun due to the Coriolis effect, while the poles rotate slower. Intermediate speeds are found at mid-latitudes.

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