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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances

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Question 7
a.

Describe the structure of a neutral atom of lithium-7, 37Li\text{}^{7}_{3}\text{Li}37​Li.

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b.

The Sun is a stable main-sequence star.

State what happens to hydrogen nuclei during the primary nuclear fusion process in the Sun.

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c.

State two regions of the electromagnetic spectrum through which the Sun radiates the majority of its energy.

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d.

Describe what occurs to a star of similar mass to the Sun once the hydrogen fuel in its core is depleted.

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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances Questions

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25 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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