Q946
We always see the same face of the moon, because
A.
It is smaller than the earth
B.
It revolves on its axis in adirection opposite to that ofthe earth
C.
It takes equal time for revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis
AnswerD.
It rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Moon does not rotate. The Moon does spin on its axis, completing a rotation once every 27.3 days; the confusion is caused because it also takes the same period to orbit the Earth, so that it keeps the same side facing us.