If the Earth's Period of Rotation Doubled,but the Period of Revolution

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the Earth's period of rotation doubled,but the period of revolution stayed the same

• A) the night would be twice as long.
• B) the night would be half as long.
• C) the year would be half as long.
• D) the year would be twice as long.
• E) the length of the day would be unchanged

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