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Magnetic braking is a theory explains the loss of stellar angular momentum and is used extensively to describe the given rotation stars.
However, on a smaller and more directly observable level, when we consider Jupiter's rapid rotation rate of less than ten hours and its accompanying powerful magnetic field in conjunction with its four sizable Jovian moons, we have a situation in which there should be a considerable braking rate. Should we not be seeing a planet with a rotation rate that has all but ground to a standstill?
Any thoughts?
However, on a smaller and more directly observable level, when we consider Jupiter's rapid rotation rate of less than ten hours and its accompanying powerful magnetic field in conjunction with its four sizable Jovian moons, we have a situation in which there should be a considerable braking rate. Should we not be seeing a planet with a rotation rate that has all but ground to a standstill?
Any thoughts?