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प्रश्न
Distinguish between:
Rotation and Revolution
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उत्तर
Rotation:
- It is the motion of the earth along its axis.
- The time taken for rotation is 24 hours.
- It causes days and nights.
Revolution:
- It is the motion of the earth in its orbit around the sun.
- 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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