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Question
Distinguish between :
Rotation and Revolution
Solution
Rotation :
(a) It is the motion of the earth along its axis.
(b) The time taken for rotation is 24 hours.
(c) It causes days and nights.
Revolution :
(a) It is the motion of the earth in its orbit around the sun.
(b) The time taken for the revolution is 365 days 5 hours 59 minutes and 16 seconds. It causes different types of seasons.
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