Multiple Choice
The second is defined as a fixed interval of time,with no reference to astronomical timescales.If the Earth's period of rotation doubled,but its period of revolution stayed the same,what would happen?
A) There would half as many seconds in the day.
B) There would be twice as many seconds in the day.
C) There would be half as many seconds in the year.
D) There would be twice as many seconds in the year.
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