Which of the following celestial bodies rotates quickly?
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Jupiter
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Mercury
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Saturn
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Venus
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Correct answer
Explanation
Jupiter is the largest of all the planets of our solar system. Its mass is nearly twice as compared to the combined mass of all other planets. It is so large that about 1300 Earth can be accomodated in this giant planet. It is composed of 90% hydrogen,10% helium with small traces of methane, water and ammonia. It is just too small to be called as a star. It rotates very quickly around its axis. Its period of rotation is 9.55 hours.