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The Shape and Dimensions of the Magnetosphere Surrounding Jupiter Are

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The shape and dimensions of the magnetosphere surrounding Jupiter are controlled by


A) the atoms of Jupiter's outer atmosphere moving outward because of the rapid rotation of the planet, pressing against the solar wind.
B) the pressure of the solar wind against the outer atmosphere of Jupiter.
C) solar radiation pressure pushing against the planet's outer atmosphere.
D) the opposing pressures of the ionized gas of the solar wind and the planet's magnetic field.

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