Q625
Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?
A.
The Earth makes one complete revolution round the Sun every 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
B.
The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
AnswerC.
The Earth revolves in its orbit round the Sun at a speed of 66,000 miles per hour
D.
The Earth rotates on its axis at an equatorial speed of more than 1000 miles per hour
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
It actually takes the Earth slightly over 23 hours and 56 minutes to rotate once around this axis.