Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Stars and the Universe

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Stars and the Universe

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

The solar system consists of the Sun and various celestial bodies including planets, moons, and comets.

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The Sun's gravitational pull is essential for maintaining the orbits of planets and other celestial objects in the solar system.

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Explain how the gravitational pull of the Sun affects the motion of planets in the solar system.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Description

The gravitational pull of the Sun is the force that keeps objects in orbit around it.

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Describe the relationship between the mass of the Sun and its gravitational pull.
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