From where does earth get energy for rotation?

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The Earth derives its rotational energy from the initial conditions of its formation and does not require continuous energy input to maintain its rotation. According to Newton's first law of motion and the principle of conservation of energy, once the Earth begins to rotate, it will continue to do so indefinitely unless acted upon by an external force. This principle explains why planets, including Earth, maintain their rotation without needing additional energy from external sources such as the Sun.

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from where does Earth get energy for rotation?as its rotating means its doing some motion to work again sun's gravity soo from where does Earth gets this energy?
 
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No, the Earth is not doing work against the sun, so no input is required.
 
but anyhow how Earth gets energy for rotation?
 
Like I said, no energy input is required. That is due to Newton's first law and conservation of energy.
 
google... "why do planets rotate"

And once they "start" they don't need energy, as Russ explained.
 
Once something is rotating, it doesn't need energy to keep on rotating. In fact, it needs energy to STOP it from rotating.
 

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