Of the known planets in our solar system, the innermost is Mercury. When compared to the other planets in the system, Mercury has:
A) the greatest centripetal acceleration.
B) the greatest period of revolution.
C) the smallest speed.
D) none of the above properties.

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Mercury, being the closest planet to the Sun, experiences the greatest centripetal acceleration due to its proximity and the gravitational pull from the Sun.

Of the Known Planets in Our Solar System, the Innermost