Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

Table 11.1 presents information about two planets in the Solar System.
(a(i))[1]

State why the gravitational field strength at the Earth’s surface is greater than the gravitational field strength at the surface of Venus.

(a(ii))[3]

Calculate the time, in Earth days, needed for one day on Venus.

(a(iii))[4]

Calculate the time taken for light to go from the Sun to Venus.

(b)[2]

Explain what one light-year means.

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