Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following planets rotates clock wise?

  1. Pluto

  2. Jupiter

  3. Venus

  4. Mercury
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Venus is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise (retrograde rotation). Most planets rotate counter-clockwise when viewed from above their north pole. Venus rotates in the opposite direction and also has the slowest rotation period, taking 243 Earth days to complete one rotation.

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