The planet Jupiter takes a longer time to travel around the Sun than Earth because Jupiter
A)has farther to go.
B)goes slower.
C)both of these
D)none of the above

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Jupiter takes longer to orbit the Sun than Earth does because it is both farther from the Sun, resulting in a longer orbital path, and it moves at a slower average orbital speed due to its greater distance from the Sun.

The Planet Jupiter Takes a Longer Time to Travel Around