Question

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1. what has a higher temperature; the sun or jupiter?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the nature of the Sun

The Sun is a star. It undergoes nuclear fusion reactions in its core, which release an enormous amount of energy in the form of heat and light.

Step2: Recall the nature of Jupiter

Jupiter is a gas giant planet. It generates some internal heat (from gravitational contraction and radioactive decay), but its heat generation is minuscule compared to the Sun.

Answer:

The Sun has a higher temperature than Jupiter.