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7.1 The Solar System and gravity

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Question 33
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A planet moves in a circular orbit around the Sun at constant speed. Which quantity changes continuously?

[1]
A

the magnitude of its velocity

B

the distance from the Sun

C

the direction of its velocity

D

the mass of the planet

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7.1 The Solar System and gravity Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /7.1 The Solar System and gravity

80 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 7.1 The Solar System and gravity, covering 7.1.1 Weight and g on different bodies in space, 7.1.2 The Solar System, 7.1.3 Changing ideas about the Solar System, 7.1.4 Orbits of moons, planets, comets and satellites, and 7.1.5 Gravity and orbital motion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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