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Lawrence E
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Lawrence E asked in Science & MathematicsAstronomy & Space · 1 decade ago

Explain how or why the Sun rotates faster at the poles than at it's equator.?

Describe any immediate effects of this anomaly.

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  • Bobby
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    1 decade ago
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    Hi...

    Actually, the sun rotates faster at its equator than its poles.

    Because there is no fixed point of rotation, the plasma 'rivers' of the sun rotate at different speeds...

    This is what causes the sun's immense magnetic fields.

    Peace,

    Bobby

    Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_rotation
  • Warren
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Any rotating sphere rotates at one speed. What differs is the speed at the surface of the sphere, which is faster the farther the surface is from the axis.

  • Lesley R
    1 decade ago

    This is physically impossible. What makes you think this is happening?

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