We always see the same face of the moon because
(A) It is smaller then the earth.
(B) It revolves on its axis in a direction opposite to that
of the earth.
(C) It takes equal time for both revolution around the earth
and rotation on its own axis
(D) It rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun.
Answer / guest
(C) It takes equal time for both revolution around the earth
and rotation on its own axis
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