Multiple choice general knowledge

How much time does the earth take to rotate around its axis

  1. 365 days

  2. 24 hours

  3. 366 days

  4. 12 hours
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Explanation

Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours, which defines the length of a day. This rotation period is not perfectly uniform due to tidal forces and other factors, but averages 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds (a sidereal day). The 24-hour solar day accounts for Earth's simultaneous orbit around the sun.

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