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That it orbits the Sun as a result of gravity. A year is the time it takes for a planet to orbit the sun, what we know as a 'year' is merely an Earth year which is the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun. For instance, a Saturn year is the time it takes Saturn to orbit the sun.

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Are all planet revolve around the sun?

are all planet revolve around the sun


The planet in the solar system revolve around the?

They revolve around the sun.


Does sun revolve around any planet?

no, all the planets revolve AROUND the sun.


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Is mercury the last planet to revolve around the sun?

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What planet will be the last to revolve around the sun?

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What planet is the first to revolve around the sun?

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Why Mercury is the fastest planet to revolve around the sun?

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Why is Mercury is the farthest planet to revolve around the sun?

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Because of this, it revolves around the sun the fastest.