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6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon

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A satellite orbits the Earth at a distance of 9000 km from the Earth's centre. It makes 14 orbits in every 24-hour period.

What is the speed of the satellite in its orbit?

A

4000 km/h4000\text{ km/h}4000 km/h

B

5300 km/h5300\text{ km/h}5300 km/h

C

11000 km/h11000\text{ km/h}11000 km/h

D

33000 km/h33000\text{ km/h}33000 km/h

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6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon Questions

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40 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.1.1a Rotation of the Earth, the seasons and the Moon. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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