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Q. Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?

A
The Earth revolves in its orbit round the Sun at a speed of 66,000 miles per hour
B
The Earth makes one complete revolution round the Sun every 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
C
The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
D
The Earth rotates on its axis at an equatorial speed of more than 1000 miles per hour

Correct Answer

The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours

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