rotational axis

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rotational axis

noun rotational axes

The spin axis of a freely rotating body. In the case of the Earth, it differs from the figure axis by a few meters. This difference being a partial cause of the Earth's wobble.

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@misc{rotational_axis_2026,
  title = {rotational axis},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/rotational%20axis},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}