Discussion :: Physics
- We always see the same face of the moon, because
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A.
It is smaller than the earth |
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B.
It revolves on its axis in adirection opposite to that ofthe earth |
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C.
It takes equal time for revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis |
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D.
It rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun |
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Answer : Option C
Explanation :
The Moon does not rotate. The Moon does spin on its axis, completing a rotation once every 27.3 days; the confusion is caused because it also takes the same period to orbit the Earth, so that it keeps the same side facing us.
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