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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

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Question 19
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The Earth travels in a circular orbit around the Sun. In which direction does the gravitational force on the Earth act?

[1]
A

Towards the centre of the Sun

B

Along the direction the Earth is moving

C

Away from the centre of the Sun

D

Opposite to the direction the Earth is moving

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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites Questions

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

41 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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