What is the source of Jupiter's intense radio waves and magnetism?
A) liquid metallic hydrogen swirling in the rapidly spinning mantle
B) charged particles trapped in Jupiter's solid iron core similar to Earth
C) the ionized sulfur ejected into a torus around Jupiter by Io
D) the auroral displays in the polar regions, just like with Earth
E) a liquid iron and nickel outer core, just like Earth's magnetic field

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Jupiter's intense radio waves and magnetism are primarily due to the liquid metallic hydrogen swirling in its rapidly spinning mantle, which generates a powerful magnetic field.

What Is the Source of Jupiter's Intense Radio Waves and Magnetism