Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

Table 10.1 presents data for planets A, B, C and D.
(a(i))[2]

State and explain which one of these planets is nearest to the Sun.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate the surface temperature of planet D in $^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(a(iii))[2]

State and explain on which planet the object falls $2\,\text{m}$ in the shortest time. Ignore any effect from the atmosphere.

(b(i))[4]

Complete Fig. 10.1 by inserting the correct terms.

(b(ii))[1]

State the quantity that the brightness of a supernova in a galaxy is used to determine.

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