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Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

What is the approximate time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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The Earth

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What is the approximate time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?.

  1. A.12 hours
  2. B.24 hours
  3. C.36 hours
  4. D.48 hours

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Earth's Rotation

The Earth rotates on its tilted axis approximately every 24 hours, leading to the cycle of day and night.

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    State the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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