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DevinJupiter has the shortest day among the planets because it has the fastest rotation on its axis, completing one rotation in about 10 hours. This rapid rotation speed is a result of Jupiter's large size and mass, which causes faster spinning due to conservation of angular momentum.
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Which planet has the shortest days in a year?
The shortest planetary "day" (period of rotation) is that of the largest planet, Jupiter.With an equatorial rotation speed of over 12.6 km/sec (28,000 mph), Jupiter spins once on its axis every 9.925 Earth hours. (about 9 hours, 55 1/2 minutes)
Which planet has the shorest day?
Jupiter has the shortest day among the planets in our solar system, with a day lasting approximately 9.9 hours.
Which planet would the time between sunrise and sunset be shortest?
The time between sunrise and sunset would be shortest on Mercury. This is because Mercury has a slow rotation period compared to its orbit around the sun, resulting in longer days and shorter intervals between sunrise and sunset.
Which planet of our solar system has the fastest rotation period and hence the shortest day less than 10 earth hours?
Saturn's year lasts 29.5 Earth years, however Saturn's day lasts only 10.6 Earth Hours. That is less than half of one Earth day.
Which of the inner planets have the shortest day?
Of the four inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), Earth has the shortest day at 23 hours and 56 minutes sidereal rotation period. That's the "sidereal day". The day that lasts exactly 24 hours is called the "solar day". For both "days", Earth has the shortest day.
