The only planet whose period of rotation is longer than the period of revolution around the Sun is _____________.

Mercury

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Venus

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Mars

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Neptune

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Solution

The correct option is B Venus
The period of rotation of Venus on its own axis is about 243 Earth days, while the period of revolution of Venus around the Sun is about 225 Earth days. Moreover, Venus spins in backwards direction when compared to most other planets. This means that the Sun rises in the West and sets in the East at Venus.

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