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rotation (as opposed to orbiting, which describes the earth's movements around the sun)

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What is the imaginary line around which a planet spins?

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What imaginary line around which a planet spins?

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Jupiter spins the third fastest on its axis, with a day lasting about 9.9 hours.


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What is the meant when a planet rotates?

When a planet spins on its axis it is said to rotate. (Think of a top.)


What are the paths called that planets revolve around the sun on?

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What determines the length of day on a planet?

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Which planet spins on its axis every 16 hours and 7minutes?

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What is detemined by how fast a planet spins on its axis?

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