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What makes the Earth spin on its axis every day?

  • Written by Jacinta den Besten, First Year Physics Coordinator, University of Melbourne
What makes the Earth spin on its axis every day?In fact, some things are slowing the Earth down or could change its spinning in the future.Shutterstock

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!


What makes the Earth spin on its...