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  • Comparing Planets: Distance from the Sun & Orbital Characteristics
    Here's the breakdown of how planet A's greater mean distance from the Sun affects its comparison to planet B:

    * Orbital Period: Planet A will have a longer orbital period (the time it takes to complete one orbit around the Sun) than planet B. This is due to Kepler's Third Law, which states that the square of a planet's orbital period is proportional to the cube of its average distance from the Sun.

    * Orbital Speed: Planet A will have a slower average orbital speed than planet B. This is because it has a larger orbit to cover in the same amount of time.

    * Surface Temperature: Planet A will generally be cooler than planet B. The further a planet is from the Sun, the less solar radiation it receives.

    Important Note: These comparisons are based on the *average* distance from the Sun. Slight variations in a planet's orbit (eccentricity) can influence its temperature and speed at specific points in its orbit.

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