Understanding Orbits
* Orbit: The path a celestial object takes around another object due to gravity.
* Orbital Period: The time it takes for an object to complete one full orbit.
The Relationship Between Orbit Size and Period
* Smaller Orbits: Planets closer to the Sun have smaller orbits and shorter orbital periods.
* Larger Orbits: Planets farther from the Sun have larger orbits and longer orbital periods.
Answer:
* Smallest Orbit: Mercury has the smallest orbit because it's the closest planet to the Sun.
* Largest Orbit: Neptune has the largest orbit because it's the farthest planet from the Sun.
Note: Pluto is no longer considered a planet, but if it were, it would have the largest orbit.
