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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How long is the moon’s rotational period? A. the same as its period of revolution B. one-fourth its period of revolution C. half its period of revolution D. twice its period of revolution

iYuko (iyuko):

It takes 27 days to rotate 1 full time.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so which one is it

iYuko (iyuko):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c maybe

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Moon rotational period is the time taken to rotate along its axis, It rotates along the Earth for 27.3 days and takes 27.0 days to rotate along its own axis, so the times are roughly the same. Hence the answer is A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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