Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is moon's orbit time

  1. 24 hrs

  2. 27.3 days

  3. 1 month

  4. 15 days
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Moon takes about 27.3 days to complete one orbit around Earth relative to fixed stars (sidereal month). A synodic month (new moon to new moon) is 29.5 days. 24 hrs is Earth's rotation, not lunar orbit.

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