We always see the same surface of the Moon because
A. It is smaller than the Earth
B. It rotates on its axis
C. It takes the same time to rotate on its axis and moving around the Earth
D. It moves with the same speed at which Earth moves around the Sun
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
We only see one side of the moon because the moon rotates around the Earth at the exact same speed as it rotates around its own axis, so that the same side of the moon is constantly facing the surface of the earth.Related Questions on Earth
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