Question

Describe the difference between rotation and revolution. Your answer should include a definition of each as well as what each one causes.

Answer 1

Rotation" refers to an object's spinning motion about its own axis.

"Revolution" refers the object's orbital motion around another object.

For example, Earth rotates on its own axis, producing the 24-hour ( a day.)

Earth revolves about the Sun, producing the 365-day (a year).