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How does the Moon's rotation influenced by its orbit around the Earth and Mercury's by its orbit around the Sun?
The moon is tidally locked. (one side always faces toward earth and the other never does) This is proof that it was liquid at some point after it started orbiting earth. Tidal locking occurs because earth's gravity stretches the moon to a less that circular shape. When the moon was liquid it could deform as it rotated. This deformation took energy which was taken from the moon's rotational velocity, eventually the moon was robbed of any rotation relative to the earth. Mercury rotates very slowly relative to the sun (58.6 day rotation period, 87.9 earth days per year(one day/night period ends up taking two years)), this was probably due to partial tidal locking. The moon is tidally locked. (one side always faces toward earth and the other never does) This is proof that it was liquid at some point after it started orbiting earth. Tidal locking occurs because earth's gravity stretches the moon to a less that circular shape. When the moon was liquid it could deform as it rotated. This deformation took energy which was taken from the moon's rotational velocity, eventually the moon was robbed of any rotation relative to the earth. Mercury rotates very slowly relative to the sun (58.6 day rotation period, 87.9 earth days per year(one day/night period ends up taking two years)), this was probably due to partial tidal locking.
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Why does the moon rise and set where it does?
The moon rises and sets due to the Earth's rotation. The moon's position in the sky is also influenced by its orbit around the Earth. The moon rises in the east and sets in the west, similar to the sun, due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
What is mercurys rotation rate?
Its very slow, despite orbiting the sun in a very quick time. it rotates once every 58.6 days relative to background stars.
The three movements of the moon?
1.Revolution (the earth and moon revolve around their common centre of mass) 2.Rotation. (the moon rotates around its own axis 3. The moon orbits the sun in company with the earth.
How does earth's predictable motion effect the moon?
Earth's predictable motion, specifically its rotation and orbit around the sun, causes the moon to exhibit regular phases and tides. The gravitational interaction between Earth and the moon is also influenced by Earth's predictable motion, leading to tidal forces that affect the moon's orbit and rotation.
The period of the moon's rotation on its axis is?
The period of the moon's rotation on its axis is the same as its orbital period around the Earth, which is approximately 27.3 days. This synchronous rotation means the same side of the moon always faces Earth.
What is mercurys rotation length?
Mercury rotates in about 58.65 Earth days.
What is the length of mercurys revolution around the sun?
It is approx 88 earth-days.
What is mercurys revolutionary period?
88 Earth days to revolve around the Sun. About 58.65 Earth days to rotate on its axis.
Why does the moon rise and set where it does?
The moon rises and sets due to the Earth's rotation. The moon's position in the sky is also influenced by its orbit around the Earth. The moon rises in the east and sets in the west, similar to the sun, due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
The spinning of the earth around its axis is called?
The spinning of Earth around its axis is called rotation
Do earth area changes due to revolution?
No. Earth area is constant, and is not influenced by revolution or rotation.
What are the 2 movement of the earth?
1. Rotation (earth rotates on it's axis) 2. Orbit (earth orbit's arount the sun)
Can a solar flare stop the Earth's rotation?
No, a solar flare cannot stop the Earth's rotation. Solar flares are bursts of energy and particles from the Sun and do not have the capability to alter the rotation of our planet. Earth's rotation is influenced by gravitational forces, primarily from the Sun and Moon.
What is mercurys rotation rate?
Its very slow, despite orbiting the sun in a very quick time. it rotates once every 58.6 days relative to background stars.
Is the earth's rotation around the sun contant?
Rotation refers to spin around the axis.
What causes the coriolis?
The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the earth.
What is caused by the earth rotation around the earth?
Seasons
