alleryEarth rotates once on its axis in about how much time (relative to the stars)?
AAbout 12 hours
BExactly 24 hours
C23 hours 56 minutes
D25 hours 30 minutes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 23 hours 56 minutes
1. Rotation relative to the stars is the stellar day.
2. It lasts about 23 hours and 56 minutes.
3. The 24 hour solar day is slightly longer because Earth also moves along its orbit.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earth, Lead section_
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