What would happen to Jupiter if we could somehow double its mass?
A) Its density would increase but its diameter would barely change.
B) Its density would decrease and its diameter would double.
C) Its density would stay about the same and its volume would double.
D) It would become a star, with nuclear fusion in its core.

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Jupiter's diameter would barely change because it is already close to the maximum size for a gas giant. Adding more mass would increase its density due to gravitational compression, but not significantly increase its size.

What Would Happen to Jupiter If We Could Somehow Double