Question

We are able to see only one side of the moon. Why?

• A. Because rotation of the earth and the moon on their own axes take equal time
• B. Beacuse rotation of the moon on its own axis and its revolution around the earth take equal time
• C. Due to reflection of the sunlight
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Beacuse rotation of the moon on its own axis and its revolution around the earth take equal time

The moon revolves around the earth as it rotates on its own axis. It completes one rotation on its own axis as it completes one revolution around the earth. So we are able to see only one side of the moon.