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What is the planet that rotates by retrograde motion?

Actually, 3 planets rotate in a retrograde motion, which, by the way, means that they rotate East to West, or in a counterclockwise motion. Most planets rotate in a clockwise direction, or West to East. The three planets that rotate in a retrograde motion are Venus, Uranus and Pluto.venus


Which planet rotates by retrograde motion?

All planets orbit the sun in the direction that the sun is rotating. There are actually two planets that rotate by retrograde motion and are exceptions to this rule. These planets are Venus and Uranus.


Why do high and low pressure systems rotate?

High and low pressure systems rotate due to the Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth's rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, high pressure systems rotate in a clockwise direction, while low pressure systems rotate in a counterclockwise direction. This rotation helps to balance out the pressure differences and creates wind patterns around the systems.


Does a cyclone get its name from a circular rotation?

Yes, a cyclone gets its name from the circular rotation of air around a low-pressure center. In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counterclockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise.


How do most tornadoes rotate in the northern hemisphere?

Most tornadoes in the northern hemisphere rotate counterclockwise due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the air to rotate around an area of low pressure. This rotation is typically more pronounced in stronger tornadoes.

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Do the planets rotate around the sun?

Yes, all of the planets rotate around the sun, in the same direction but at different speeds and time periods. well planets rotate on their own axis, the correct term would be revolve. The planets revolve around the sun


Do all planets revolve and rotate?

Yes, all the planets in our solar system revolve and rotate.


What is a synonyms revolve?

The word revolve (to go around, as in circles) can mean to turn, spin, or rotate. (*For planets, "revolve" is used to mean orbiting around a larger body, while "rotate" is used for the spin of the body itself.)


Which of these terms means a complete circle around the sun?

The planets revolve around the sun. The planets rotate on their own axis.


Why do some planets take longer to rotate around the earth?

Since the 1600s, it has been generally accepted that no planets revolve around the Earth.


Do some planets revolve clockwise but rotate counterclockwise?

yes,yes they do


What are satellies used for?

artificial satellites are used for scientists to study planets and take pictures and learn about space. natural satellites are just pretty much there, they rotate the planets just like our planets rotate the sun. the moon is one of earth's natural satellites.


Does earth revolves around the sun on its own orbit?

Yes all eight planets plus an additional billions of meteoroids and dust revolve around the sun; however, all planets like Earth have a set orbit and revolve around the sun. All planets also rotate on an axis.


Does the moon rotate around Jupiter?

The moon we see doesn't, but all of Jupiter's moons do. (About 50)


What are things that revolve?

A revolver, the globe, the tray inside a microwave, ceiling fans, windmills. Bicycle tires, airplane propellers, all planets, all stars, all comets in closed orbits, most charge accounts.


True of planetary movement in your solar system?

In our solar system, planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths. The movements of the planets are influenced by gravity, causing them to maintain their orbit and follow predictable paths. Additionally, the planets rotate on their own axes as they revolve around the Sun.


Does the earth revolve around or rotate?

rotates.