Question

The earth requires 24 hours for one rotation in one hour ___________.(fill in blanks )​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When earth is rotates for 1 hour, the sun would observe 15 degrees of earth's longitude. In total of 24 hours, earth covers 360 degree longitude. While dividing 360 by 24, we obtain the result as 15. Thus, in 1 hour, the sun would face 15 degrees of longitude at a time