Define rotation and revolution.

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(i) Rotation. The movement/motion of the Earth about its axis is defined as rotation. One rotation takes 24 hours or a day.

(ii) Revolution. The movement/motion of the Earth around the Sun in its orbit is called revolution. One revolution takes 365.25 days.

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