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Why is 24h (angle) equivalent to 360°?

Why is 24h (angle) equivalent to 360°? The earth does not spin 360° in 24h. When giving astronomical coordinates, my GCSE study guide says right ascension is measured in hours where 24h right ...
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Will we gain some extra hours if we travel in the direction of the rotation of the earth? [closed]

I heard that If we travel for long distances in the direction of the rotation of the earth, we can gain some extra hours in the journey. Is it true? What if we travel in the opposite direction?
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