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The rotation of Saturn is much faster than the separate, but still rapid, circulation within its atmospheric clouds. The equatorial rotation velocity is 35,700 km/hr (22,000 mph). This speed appears typical of gas giants, with Jupiter the fastest at 45,300 km/hr (28,000 mph), Uranus and Neptune less than 10,000 km/hr (6200 mph), which is still six times as fast as Earth. It is likely that this is the result of planetary formation, as gravity accelerated spinning matter as it compressed. There is comparatively little friction to slow this rotation, but some has likely occurred over the long intervening period.
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Why does Saturn look as if it's being squeezed?
Saturn is spinning so fast that the planet bulge at the middle and flatten at the top.
How does fast speed effect Saturn?
i dont really know if it affects saturn but i reckon it would affect the movements of saturn
Does the fast spinning of a planet cause bands on that planet?
Yes its why jupiter has its orange cloudsare spinning so fast they become swirling bands
Does the size of the hole in a spinning sprinkler in a can effect how fast the sprinkler will spin?
Yes, because the bigger the size, the more water comes out causing it to move faster.
Which jovian planet is the most oblate?
Saturn is the most oblate planet. It's fast rotation, spinning once every 10 hours, coupled with it's low density gives it considerable flattening.
Why does Saturn look as if it's being squeezed?
Saturn is spinning so fast that the planet bulge at the middle and flatten at the top.
How does fast speed effect Saturn?
i dont really know if it affects saturn but i reckon it would affect the movements of saturn
What are the effects of spining a 16 month baby in a chair?
Depends on how fast the chair is spinning, but if it were my son, and you were spinning him at a fairly quick rate (but not enough to scare him) the only effect you would get from his is laughing.
What effect is spinning water?
Coriolis Effect.
What makes Saturn's shape?
The rings are particles of dust that are drawn in by the planet's gravity. They orbit Saturn in a spinning motion.
What is the results for Saturn rings?
I'm thinking it is rocks and particles spinning in the atmosphere of saturn and they become part of the Planet. Saturn has at least 7-8 rings
Does the fast spinning of a planet cause bands on that planet?
Yes its why jupiter has its orange cloudsare spinning so fast they become swirling bands
Does the size of the hole in a spinning sprinkler in a can effect how fast the sprinkler will spin?
Yes, because the bigger the size, the more water comes out causing it to move faster.
Which jovian planet is the most oblate?
Saturn is the most oblate planet. It's fast rotation, spinning once every 10 hours, coupled with it's low density gives it considerable flattening.
How fast does Saturn spin?
Saturn spins faster then earth
Is Saturn's rotation and revolution fast or slow?
FAST
Why are Jupiter and saturn not spherical?
They rotate fast and are big with gaseous surfaces. So they are "fatter" at the equator than a perfect sphere, because of the "centrifugal" effect.
