Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State the name of one planet whose orbit lies farther from the Sun than Venus.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of one planet whose orbit lies nearer to the Sun than Venus.

(b)[3]

Calculate the average orbital speed of Venus. Give your answer in $\text{m/s}$.

(c)[1]

State the relationship between planetary orbital speed and distance from the Sun.

(d)[3]

State how the speed of a comet changes as it moves around the Sun. Explain your answer using ideas about the conservation of energy. You may include a labelled diagram in your answer.

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