Give one difference between motion of Earth about the Sun and about its axis.

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Periodic motion Rotational motion
The motion which repeats itself after regular interval of time is called Periodic motion.
For ex: Motion of Earth around the Sun The motion where the body performs it rotates around itself (i.e.) about its axis is called Rotational motion.
For ex: Earth rotates around itself /motion about its axis

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Periodic motion	Rotational motion
The motion which repeats itself after regular interval of time is called Periodic motion. For ex: Motion of Earth around the Sun	The motion where the body performs it rotates around itself (i.e.) about its axis is called Rotational motion. For ex: Earth rotates around itself /motion about its axis