Question

The Earth rotates from the West to East direction. State whether the statement is True (or) False. And Justify it

Answer 1

true as we see moon setting from east to west

Answer 2

The Earth rotates from the West to East direction is a true statement.

Explanation:

• Prograde rotation is the underlying reason for west to east direction of the earth’s spin. The earth actually rotates clock wise. The Earth seems to rotate in a counter clock manner when viewed from above the North Pole.
• Due to this phenomenal fact one can see the sun rising from the east and setting in the west. This accounts for the primary reason of day and night phenomenon.
• Every planet has a prograde rotation except Venus which shows retrograde rotation. Venus is upside down, the reason of which is completely historical in astronomy.