The phrase
"rotational axis" refers to an imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins. It is like the axle of a wheel that allows it to turn.
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«rotational»
«axis»
Sentences with «rotational axis»
- Axial tilt is an astronomical term regarding the inclination angle of a planet's rotational axis in relation to a perpendicular to its orbital plane. (sciencedaily.com)
- Somewhat related to the geographic north pole is the considerably less famous instantaneous north pole, where Earth's rotational axis meets its surface, as well as the celestial north pole, where the axis spears the night sky (in an imaginary extension kind of way). (scientificamerican.com)
- Stott notes that the periodic wobble in the Earth's rotational axis described by the Milankovitch cycles led to more sunshine falling on the Antarctic at the same time — a likely cause of the warming waters. (scientificamerican.com)
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