Question

Differentiate between revolution and rotation. 3 points of each.​

Answer 1

Answer:

When an object turns around an internal axis (like the Earth turns around its axis) it is called a rotation. When an object circles an external axis (like the Earth circles the sun) it is called a revolution.

Answer 2

ROTATION :

1) It is the movement of the earth on its axis.
2) Time of rotation is 24 hours.
3) It causes day and night.

REVOLUTION :

1) It is the movement of the earth around the sun.
2) Time of revolution is 365 days and 6 hours.
3) It causes seasons.