Answer:
The right answer is option C
Explanation:
One hour of right ascension = 15 degrees
one minute of right ascension = 0.25 degrees
The sun and moon are 180 degrees apart.
We convert 180 degrees to hours by dividing by 15 degrees
180 / 15 = 12 hours
The right answer is option C
A Geologist studies rocks and minerals.
Answer:
Tidal friction caused by Earth's stretching from the Moon's gravity is gradually slowing down the rotation of Earth.
1. True
Explanation:
- The gravitational force of moon give rise to the tides in the sea and also it cause tidal friction. This tidal friction results in the stretching of the earth due to which the rotation of the earth is slowing down.
- The tides also affect the land and these tides causes the land to rise and fall by a much smaller amount than the oceans.
