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Earth’s Rotation Day 2024 - January 08
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- In 470 BC, the Greeks claimed that the earth rotated on its own back.
- In 1851, French Physicist Leon Foucault showed the world's rotation with the assistance of a pendulum.
- There are about 11 locations in India where the Foucault Pendulum is displayed, including the New Parliament building.
- The Earth takes 24 hours to complete a rotation with respect to the sun.
- The Earth's diameter is 12,714 kilometres (7,900 miles) from the North toward the South Poles and 12,756 kilometres (12,756 miles) via the equator (7,926 miles).
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