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Which planet is similar to Jupiter in size but has a density less than that of water?

1) Mars
2) Neptune
3) Earth
4) Mercury
5) Saturn
6) The Sun
7) Eris
8) Uranus
9) Venus
10) Jupiter
11) Pluto

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Saturn is the only planet in the solar system with a density less than that of water, making it less dense than Jupiter and capable of floating in a hypothetical water bath.

Step-by-step explanation:

The planet similar to Jupiter in size but with a density less than that of water is Saturn. Saturn is about 25% as massive as Jupiter, but when you calculate the density of Saturn, you find that it is less than the density of water. While Jupiter has an average density of 1.3 g/cm³, Saturn's density is even lower, making it the only planet in our solar system that would float if you could find a bath big enough to hold it!

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