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6.1 The Earth and the Solar System

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Question 83

Satellites are widely used for satellite television broadcasting to homes.

Which row correctly identifies the type of satellite orbit used and the property of the electromagnetic waves that allows them to transmit signals between the satellite and Earth?

A

Orbit: geostationary; Wave property: reflected by the ionosphere

B

Orbit: geostationary; Wave property: can pass through the atmosphere

C

Orbit: low Earth orbit; Wave property: reflected by the ionosphere

D

Orbit: low Earth orbit; Wave property: can pass through the atmosphere

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6.1 The Earth and the Solar System Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.1 The Earth and the Solar System

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.

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