The Second Is Defined as a Fixed Interval of Time,with

question 119

Multiple Choice

The second is defined as a fixed interval of time,with no reference to astronomical timescales.If the Earth's period of rotation doubled,but its period of revolution stayed the same,what would happen?

• A)There would half as many seconds in the day.
• B)There would be twice as many seconds in the day.
• C)There would be half as many seconds in the year.
• D)There would be twice as many seconds in the year.

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