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8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites
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What is an orbit?

What is an orbit?

An orbit is the curved path followed by an object as it moves around another object in space. A planet orbits a star, while a moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Physics 8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grip on equations, units and Key Stage 3 fundamentals before tackling the more demanding topics like electromagnetism, the particle model of matter and space physics.

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