Question

Name the type of motion that the earth executes

Answer 1

Answer:

Rotation

Explanation:

Earth rotates on its own axis and this type of motion is called rotation. Earth also rotates around the sun in an elliptical orbit and such motion is called a revolution. Earth carries out both the motions simultaneously. In other words, earth rotates around the sun while rotating on its own axis.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Earth executes Two types of Motion

1.Rotation

2.Revolution

Explanation:

1. Rotation: It is the motion in which a thing rotates on its axis. eg; the day and night that occur in the earth are because of the Rotation.

2. Revolution: it is an orbital motion, eg; movement of planets around the Sun.