The gravitational field strength at the surface of a planet depends on the ...... 1 ...... of the planet.
The gravitational field strength ...... 2 ...... as the distance from the planet's centre (above the surface) increases.
Which row correctly completes the sentences?
12Avolume of its atmospheredecreasesBvolume of its atmosphereincreasesCmassdecreasesDmassincreases \begin{array}{|c|l|l|} \hline & \text{1} & \text{2} \\ \hline \text{A} & \text{volume of its atmosphere} & \text{decreases} \\ \hline \text{B} & \text{volume of its atmosphere} & \text{increases} \\ \hline \text{C} & \text{mass} & \text{decreases} \\ \hline \text{D} & \text{mass} & \text{increases} \\ \hline \end{array} ABCD1volume of its atmospherevolume of its atmospheremassmass2decreasesincreasesdecreasesincreasesRow A
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100 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.1 The Earth and the Solar System, covering 6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon, 6.1.1b Average orbital speed, 6.1.2a Contents of the Solar System, 6.1.2b Formation of the Solar System, 6.1.2c Gravitational field strength of a planet, and 6.1.2d Orbits and gravitational attraction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.