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Download Solution PDFThe planet that takes 88 days to make one revolution of the sun is:
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CT 1: Indian Polity (Making of the Constitution రాజ్యాంగాన్ని రూపొందించడం) Part 1
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Mercury.
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- Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.
- It has the shortest orbital period around the Sun, taking only 88 Earth days to complete one revolution.
- Mercury does not have any moons or rings.
- Its proximity to the Sun results in extreme temperature variations, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 430°C and nighttime temperatures dropping to -180°C.
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- Jupiter: Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It takes approximately 12 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun. It is known for its Great Red Spot, a massive storm, and has a strong magnetic field.
- Mars: Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface. It takes about 687 Earth days to orbit the Sun and is a focus of exploration for potential signs of life.
- Saturn: Saturn is famous for its stunning ring system made of ice and rock particles. It takes about 29.5 Earth years to complete an orbit around the Sun. Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system.
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