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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

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Question 14

A meteorite sample contains helium, oxygen, iron and uranium. Helium and oxygen are lighter than iron. Uranium is heavier than iron.

Which statement about the production of these elements is correct?

[1]
A

Helium is the only element listed whose production requires a supernova.

B

Iron is the only element listed whose production requires a supernova.

C

Uranium is the only element listed whose production requires a supernova.

D

Oxygen is the only element listed whose production requires a supernova.

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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

84 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites, covering 8.1.1 Our solar system, 8.1.2 The life cycle of a star, and 8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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