Question

5.6 The earth rotates 360° on its axis in about 24 hours. By how many degrees will it rotate in 2 hours?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Rotation of the earth in 24 hour = 360

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∴ Rotation of the earth in 1 hour =

24

360

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=15

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∴ Rotation of the earth in 2 hou =2×15

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=30

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