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Question

The earth rotates about its axis in:


A

24 hours

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B

Slightly less than 24 hours

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C

Slightly more than 24 hours

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B

Slightly less than 24 hours


Explanation for correct option:

  1. Earth takes 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 23 seconds to complete one rotation around its axis.
  2. Rotation around the axis causes the formation of day and night on earth.

Hence the correct answer is option (B).


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