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Q. We always see the same face of the moon, because

  • (A) It is smaller than the earth
  • (B) It revolves on its axis in adirection opposite to that ofthe earth
  • (C) It takes equal time for revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis
  • (D) It rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
The Moon does not rotate. The Moon does spin on its axis, completing a rotation once every 27.3 days; the confusion is caused because it also takes the same period to orbit the Earth, so that it keeps the same side facing us.

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