motion of the earth c.b.prasad k.v. khagaul. review what does the solar system consist of? what is...
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ReviewWhat does the solar system consist of?
What is at the center of the solar system?Sun
1) Sun2) Planets3) Asteroids4) The natural satellites of the planets5) Comets 6) Interplanetary dust7) Meteoroids
Rotation of the Earth
The Earth is spinning upon a central axis.
The Earth's axis is tipped over about 23.5° from the vertical.
The Earth rotates around once in 24 hours.
Revolution of the Earth
The earth revolves around the sun. The orbit is elliptic. The Earth's tilt stays constant. The Earth completes one revolution in 365 days.
Period of RevolutionPlanets Period of Revolution Around the Sun
Mercury 87.96 Earth days
Venus 224.68 Earth days
Earth 365.26 days
Mars 686.98 Earth days
Jupiter 11.862 Earth years
Saturn 29.456 Earth years
Uranus 84.07 Earth years
Neptune 164.81 Earth years
Pluto (dwarf planet) 247.7 years