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Geography GK · Q227

Earth

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 227

Q227

In how much time, Earth rotates once on its axis?

A.
23 hours 30 minutes
B.
23 hours 56 minutes 4.9 sec
Answer
C.
23 hours 10 minutes 2 sec
D.
24 hours

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Earth rotates once in about 24 hours with respect to the Sun, but once every 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.9 seconds with respect to other, distant, stars.