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It rotates so that it has day & night.
The speed of that rotation is the remnant of the angular velocity imparted by the collision that formed the moon.
The fact that that interval is called 24 hours is purely arbitrary and is derived from some ancient civilization being fascinated by base 12 math and dividing day-light into 12 equal parts.
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How many hours are there in 1 earth day?
An earth day is divided into 24 hours.
Which is longer a day on earth or a day on Jupiter?
A day on Earth because a day on Earth is 24 hours and a day on Jupiter is 10 hours
How long is a day in earth hours?
24 hours
Is one day on earth twenty seven hours?
No. One day on Earth is 24 hours.
What is the length of day on earth?
the length of day on earth is 24 hours
What is the city when theres 24 hours going on a day?
Every place on earth has 24 hours in a day.
Which two planets have the closest length of day?
Earth and Mars. Earth's day is 24 hours, while Mars' day is 24 hours 37 minutes.
How long is one day on make make in earth hours?
one day on earth is 24 hours.
Length of day for earth?
24 Hours.
How long is in a earth day?
24 hours
Why is a day on earth is 24 hours?
24 hours is the amount of time it takes for the earth to spin in a circle. it takes 24 hours for the sun to get to the same spot.
How long does an day on earth take?
24 hours a day
