Why is Mercury's and Venus's period of orbit less than earth's?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Mercury and Venus are closer to the Sun than Earth. As a result, they have a shorter way to travel, for a complete orbit around the Sun. Besides, they also go faster - this is also related to their smaller distance from the Sun.

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∙ 16y ago

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