Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The Earth and the Solar System

The Earth and the Solar System — practice question

Mars is one of the four rocky planets closest to the Sun.
(a)[1]

State why the gravitational field strength at Earth's surface is greater than the gravitational field strength at Mars's surface.

(b)[3]

State the names of the four gaseous planets further from the Sun than Mars. Arrange the planets from the Sun in order of increasing distance.

(c)[3]

Calculate the time needed for the radio wave to travel from Mars to the Earth.

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