Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

The Solar System is made up of the Sun and the planets.
(a)[2]

State two other kinds of natural object that orbit the Sun.

(b)[1]

State the form of the planets' orbits.

(c)[2]

State and explain the change in energy as the object moves from point A to point B.

(d)[2]

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

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