Distinguish between rotation and revolution.
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Rotation
Rotation
- Rotation refers to a circular motion around an axis, located within the body of the object.
- It is movement of an object on its axis.
- Rotation of earth, is from west to east, which causes day and night.
- Revolution means a circular motion around an axis, located outside the object.
- It is a complete round trip around something.
- Revolution of earth is in counterclockwise manner, which causes seasons.