And the rotation rate determines the length of a day.

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RadioAstron will also examine pulsars and the outer regions of spiral galaxies in order to get more precise measurements on their rate of rotation and distance from earth.

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Ajmal's action also involves an unusually high rate of abduction, or rotation around the elbow joint, which can create an illusion of the arm straightening.

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Morehead State, Northern Illinois and UT Martin were the only teams to use a 12-man rotation this year, and they combined for a .312 win rate.

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