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In astronomical terms, revolution refers to a revolving around an axis outside the object, in this case the solar orbit of a planet - the completion of one period of which is called the planet's year. (Mostly because of axial tilt this also brings about the seasons.) By contrast, the rotation about an axis going through the object (spin) brings about the planet's day.
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Which planets have a short revolution period inner or outer?
Planets closer to the Sun, like Mercury and Venus, have shorter revolution periods because they have shorter distances to travel around the Sun. Outer planets, such as Neptune and Pluto, have longer revolution periods due to their larger orbits.
How do the periods of rotation and revolution for the gas giant planets different from those of Earth?
because of the sun
When moving from the outer planets to the inner planets what can be said about their periods of revolution?
As planets move from outer to inner planets, their periods of revolution decrease. This is because the inner planets are closer to the Sun, so they have shorter orbital paths and complete their revolutions more quickly. Outer planets, being farther from the Sun, take longer to complete their journeys around it.
Which of these planets are considered to have a short revolution?
mercury
Why do planets have a revolution times?
Planets have revolution times because they orbit around a star like the Sun. This orbital motion creates a year, which is determined by the time it takes for a planet to complete one full orbit around its star. The revolution time varies for each planet depending on its distance from the star and its orbital speed.
