Mercury takes 59 of our days to turn completely on its axis, but the period of time

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Mercury takes 59 of our days to turn completely on its axis, but the period of time between one sunrise and the next on Mercury is 176 of our days. What do you think is the reason for the difference?
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The Physical Universe

ISBN: 978-0077862619

16th edition

Authors: Konrad B Krauskopf, Arthur Beiser

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