Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

(a(i))[2]

State one Moon position for which an observer on Earth sees: 1. a quarter Moon 2. a full Moon

(a(ii))[1]

State the approximate period for the Moon to orbit the Earth.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate Earth's average orbital speed in $\text{km h}^{-1}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the time for light from the Sun to arrive at the Earth.

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