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It means they spin. They turn in space, pivoting around an invisible axis that runs from pole to pole through each planet. Different planets spin at different speeds, and their spins are not perfectly aligned with their orbits (revolution) around the Sun. The spin or rotation of the Earth is what makes the Sun appear to move across the sky.
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Explain what is meant by Venus retrograde rotation?
Oddly, Venus rotates from east to west, the opposite direction from most other planets and moons. This type of rotation is called retrograde rotation, from the Latin words for "moving backward".
Which planets orbit in a retrograde rotation?
The planets Venus, Uranus and Pluto rotate in retrograde rotation. Hope that helped ~ :-))
An example of rotation?
rotation-planets on axis revolution-planets in orbit
Do all planets turn?
All planets turn on their axis. This is called the planet's rotation; one complete rotation is equal to one day on that planet.
When a planet spins on its axis this is called?
rotation (as opposed to orbiting, which describes the earth's movements around the sun)
Explain what is meant by Venus retrograde rotation?
Oddly, Venus rotates from east to west, the opposite direction from most other planets and moons. This type of rotation is called retrograde rotation, from the Latin words for "moving backward".
What force keeps the planets in rotation?
The force that keeps all of our planets in rotation is gravity.
Which planets orbit in a retrograde rotation?
The planets Venus, Uranus and Pluto rotate in retrograde rotation. Hope that helped ~ :-))
What is unusual about Venus' rotation?
its rotation is opposite of all the other planets.
What unusual about Venus rotation?
its rotation is opposite of all the other planets.
What are the planets axis of rotation?
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What is the planets spin on its axis?
rotation
What is the spinning of planets on its axis?
rotation
Do the inner or outer planets have the longest rotation period?
outer planets.
Which two planets have the same rotation?
Earth and Mars are the planets in this solar system with similar rotation speed of approximately 24 hr.
What is the time of revolution the planets?
The period of rotation for each of the planets is as follows - the sidereal rotation (rotation time against background stars); PlanetSidereal rotational periodMercury58.646225Venus-243.0187Earth0.99726957Mars1.02595675Jupiter0.41007Saturn0.426Uranus-0.71833Neptune0.67125
An example of rotation?
rotation-planets on axis revolution-planets in orbit
