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There is less gravitational pull.

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Why do the outer planets revolve so slowly around the sun?

The outer planets revolve about the same speed they just have to travel a much longer distance so it takes longer.


What is the shape of the outer planets?

Planets don't revolve around the Earth.Planets revolve around the Sun in ellipses.


Why outer planet take longer to revolve around the sun compared to inner planets?

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What effect do you think being so much farther from the sun would have on the outer planets?

it would be much much colder and revolve slower because of weaker gravity


Do the outer planets revolve in the opposite direction than the inner planets?

no i do not think so


Do planets revolve around the sun at the same speed?

A planet has an elliptical shaped orbit. It orbits with a constant angular speed, but a varying linear speed.


Why do the inner planets rotate on their axis's slower compared to that of the outer planets?

Since the inner planets are composed mainly of rocks, they are heavier, and rotate slower.


Is the sun a star on the outer edge of the solar system?

The sun is a star that is located in the MIDDLE of the solar system so that all the planets revolve around it.


What is the main difference between the orbits of the inner and outer planets?

The planets revolve in elliptical orbits. The inner planets have orbits 230 million km or less from the Sun. The outer planets have orbits 775 million km or greater.


Why do the outer planets travel slower than the inner planets?

Because they are farther away from the gravitational pull of the sun.


How do the inner planets travel around the sun than the outer planets?

Inner planets travel faster than outer planets


How do outer planets move?

Their orbital velocity is much slower than the planets closer to the Sun. Their orbits can also be more eccentric.