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6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon

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Question 34

What is the approximate time taken for the Earth to spin once on its axis, and the approximate time taken for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

A

Spin on axis: 24 hours24\text{ hours}24 hours; Orbit the Earth: 28 days28\text{ days}28 days

B

Spin on axis: 24 hours24\text{ hours}24 hours; Orbit the Earth: 365 days365\text{ days}365 days

C

Spin on axis: 28 days28\text{ days}28 days; Orbit the Earth: 28 days28\text{ days}28 days

D

Spin on axis: 28 days28\text{ days}28 days; Orbit the Earth: 365 days365\text{ days}365 days

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6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon Questions

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40 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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