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8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites

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Question 5

The Sun is a star. A student is sorting descriptions of three objects in our solar system.

ObjectDescription
PA large object that formed naturally and orbits the Sun
QAn object that formed naturally and orbits a planet
RAn object constructed by engineers and placed into orbit around a planet

Use each of these classifications once:

  • artificial satellite
  • moon (natural satellite)
  • planet

Give the correct classification for objects P, Q and R.

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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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