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The length of a planet's day depends on the speed of its rotation. Mars rotates slightly more slowly than Earth does, and so it has a slightly longer day.

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Why are mars days longer than earth days?

Because Mars rotates slower than Earth


Which planet have days longer than 24hrs?

A day on Mars is less than an hour longer. Venus and Mercury have far longer days.


Which is longer a year on earth or a year on mars?

A year on Mars is 1.8808 Earth Years or 686.97 days


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686.971 Earth days in fact. Edit: That number looks like the time, in Earth days, for Mars to orbit the Sun. Maybe that helps.


1year on mars is how many earth days?

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Is a year on mars shorter than earth?

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Earth's year is slightly longer due to the gravity of Mars?

An Earth year is 365 Earth days. A Mars year is 686.98 Earth days. A Mars year is 1.88 Earth years.


How long is a martain year?

While a year on Earth 365 days, it is longer on Mars. On Mars, it is not quite 687 Earth days, or 1.88 Earth years.


What the length of one year on Mars?

A year on Mars, also known as a Martian year, is longer than an Earth year. It lasts approximately 687 Earth days. This is due to Mars taking longer to orbit around the Sun compared to Earth.


What planet has a rotation period of 24 and a half hours but its year is 687 earth days?

Mars has a rotation period of about 24.6 hours, which is similar to Earth's day length. However, Mars has a longer year due to its longer orbit around the Sun, which takes about 687 Earth days.


How long will a year be on mars compared to a earth year?

A year on Mars is equal to 687 Earth days. That is about 2 Earth years.


How many earth days does it take for a day on mars to go by?

A day on Mars is almost the same as an Earth day. It is only 39.6minutes longer.