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6.2 Stars and the Universe

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Question 24
a.

State the name of the force that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.

[1]
b.

State the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System.

[1]
c.

State the definition of the term light-year.

[1]
d.

Describe the scientific evidence that supports the theory of an expanding Universe.

[3]
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6.2 Stars and the Universe Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.2 Stars and the Universe

104 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2 Stars and the Universe, covering 6.2.1 The Sun as a star, 6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances, 6.2.2b The life cycle of a star, 6.2.3a Galaxies and the scale of the Universe, 6.2.3b Redshift, 6.2.3c The Big Bang Theory and cosmic microwave background radiation, and 6.2.3d The Hubble constant and the age of the Universe. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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