Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

Fig. 12.1 shows the Earth travelling in its orbit around the Sun.
(a)[1]

State the name of the force that keeps the Earth moving in orbit around the Sun.

(b)[1]

Explain why Earth experiences an annual cycle of seasons.

(c)[3]

Calculate how long light from the Sun takes to arrive at Earth.

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