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Because Jupiter is not a solid body it does not rotate at a uniform rate. One rotation takes about 9 hours, 50 minutes near the equator, but about five minutes longer near the poles.
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Why is a day on Jupiter about 10 hours long?
A day on Jupiter is about 10 hours long because Jupiter spins very quickly on it's axis.
How long did the mission take the Apollo to complete?
3 day
How long does it take the earth to complete a full revolution?
one day
Which planet would the time between sunrise and sunset be shortest?
Jupiter, with a day being 9.9hrs long. This is followed closely by Saturn, having a day length of just over 10 1/2hrs.
Does Jupiter have day and night?
Jupiter does have day and night due to the rotation of its axis. Jupiter turns on its axis every 9.84 hours and spins much faster than most of the planets.
How many days does it take for a day to be complete on Jupiter?
A day! You answered your own question.
How many minutes does it take Jupiter to make a complete rotation?
17 hours a day
How long does jupiter take to obit the sun?
1 day
How long does it take the watercycle to complete?
abot a day
Why is a day on Jupiter about 10 hours long?
A day on Jupiter is about 10 hours long because Jupiter spins very quickly on it's axis.
How long did the mission take the Apollo to complete?
3 day
A day in Jupiter is not quite what hours?
A day on Jupiter is just under 10 hours long
How long would Endeavor take to travel to jupiter in one day?
It would take almost exactly 24 hours to travel to Jupiter in one day. However, none of the Space Shuttles was ever capable of making that trip.
Are Jupiter's days fast or long?
Quite fast, a day on Jupiter is 9.925 hours long.
How long does it take to complete a water cycle?
it takes 1 day
How long does it take the earth to complete a full revolution?
one day
Does jupiter has a longer day than earth?
No. Jupiter rotates very fast, and a "day" on Jupiter is a little under 10 hours long.
