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What is the correct term for the motion of a planet turning?

A.
revolution

B.
axis

C.
rotation

D.
whirling

User Lmiguelmh
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C is correct. It should be rotation

A. Revolution is not definitly correct

B. Either

User Ricardo Coelho
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Answer:

Rotation

Step-by-step explanation:

If a planet is spinning on its axis, it would be called rotation. If a planet is spinning around the sun, it would be called revolution.

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