A comet in deep space approaches and passes near a massive planet.
What effects can the gravitational force between the planet and the comet have on the comet's motion?
It can alter the direction of the comet, slow it down, or speed it up.
It can alter the direction of the comet, or speed it up, but not slow it down.
It can alter the direction of the comet, or slow it down, but not speed it up.
It can slow down the comet, or speed it up, but not alter its direction.
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.