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Because it is the closest to the sun. The Sun's gravitational field (in conjunction with centrical force) is what causes the orbit or the planets. Gravity is four times more powerful if you halve the distance between you and the gravitation field, so therefore Mercury experiences the most gravity of any planet. This causes Mercy to spin rapidly around the Sun.

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Because it has the fastest orbit around the sun.

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Mercury has the fastest orbital speed, since it is the closest to the sun. The further out you go, the slower the orbital speed.

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The fastest moving planet in a solar systerm is?

The fastest moving planet in out solar system is Mercury, which is named after the roman god of speed.


Why is mercury the fastest planet?

Because its the second smallest planet. 76 south and 96701 pplz w/hea ;)


Is mercury the smallest or largest planet in the solar system?

Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System. Jupiter is the largest.


Which planet of the solar system revovles the fastest around its axis?

Jupiter takes about 9 hours 55 minutes to spin once on it's axis which makes it the fastest rotation. Mercury is the fastest spinning planet.


What position is Mercury the planet in?

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun in our Solar System.

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Because its the second smallest planet. 76 south and 96701 pplz w/hea ;)


Is earth the revolving planet?

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