Physics- Rotation of the Earth Flashcards
1
Q
What is rotation?
A
Rotation is when the earth spins around its own axis.
2
Q
The earth rotates from?
A
The earth rotates from west to east
3
Q
How long does it take the earth to complete one rotation
A
23hrs 53mins 4.09sec
4
Q
Effects of rotation:
A
Day and night
Sunrise and Sunset
The sun, the moon and the stars move from east to west
Different time zones
5
Q
What is revolution?
A
Revolution is when the east moves round the sun.
6
Q
What is the imaginary part of the earth called?
A
Elliptical orbit.
7
Q
What is the speed of the earth around the sun?
A
It is 29.8km/s
8
Q
How long does it take the earth to go round the sun?
A
365days and 6hrs
9
Q
Effects of revolution:
A
Seasonal change
Creation of heat zones
