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Question
Why is Mercury the hottest planet of the Solar System?
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Solution
Mercury is the smallest planet and the closest to the Sun. It takes only 88 days to orbit the Sun. It has a thin atmosphere. Due to its nearness to the Sun, it is the hottest planet.
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