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How long does it take Earth to make one rotation on its axis?

12 hours

48 hours

24 hours

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Answer:

24 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

The time it takes Earth to rotate so the sun appears in the same position in the sky, known as a solar day, is 24 hours. However, the time it takes Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis with respect to distant stars is actually 23 hours 56 minutes 4.091 seconds, known as a sidereal day.

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User Dries Coppens
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Answer:

24 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 24 hours in a day cause that is how long for the earth to spin on its axis

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