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

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Comparing inner and outer planets movement?

The inner planets travel faster around the Sun because they are closer, while the outer planets take more time. The outer planets spin faster on their axis than the inner planets.


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

The inner planets rotate slower on their axis compared to the outer planets because they formed closer to the Sun where the gravitational interactions and tidal forces were stronger during the early stages of the solar system's formation. These forces acted to slow down the rotation rates of the inner planets over time. Additionally, the smaller mass and size of the inner planets also contribute to their slower rotation.


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

The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) have shorter orbits and faster speeds, completing their orbits in less time than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune). The inner planets are closer to the sun, so they experience stronger gravitational forces that cause them to orbit more rapidly, while the outer planets move more slowly due to their greater distance from the sun.


How do the inner and outer planets atmosphere different?

the outer planets are gaseous and the inner planets are not


What do the outer planets have that the inner planets do not have?

outer planets are gas giants whille inner planets are just rocky planets. that includes that outer planets have significant amount of mass than the inner planets


Are the inner and outer planets different?

The inner planets are all rocky planets. The outer planets are completely made up of gases. The inner planets are much smaller than the outer planets.


What four inner planets are larger than the outer planets?

The inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.


What is the inner and outer planets and contrast the two groups of planets?

The four inner, rocky planets are also known as the terrestrial planets. These are; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The four outer gas giant planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The inner planets are smaller and have a higher average density. The outer planets are much larger, but have no real surface - just atmosphere that gets thicker as you travel inwards. The outer planets all have a ring system (the inner planets dont) while the outer planets have captured a lot more natural satellites or moons than the inner planets.


What are 3 differences between the outer and inner planets?

The inner planets are small, the outer planets are huge in comparison.The inner planets have rocky surfaces, the outer planets are gas giants.All of the outer planets have rings. None of the inner planets does.All of the outer planets have several moons, some of them quite large.


What is a small collection of small planets that travel around the sun between the inner and outer planets?

Asteroid belt


Why are planets named inner and outer planets?

The "inner" planets are on the "inside" of the asteroid belt, while the "outer" planets are on the "outside" of it


What are the distances between planets greater between the inner or outer planets?

The inner planets are closer together than the outer planets are.