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Paper 3 structured question: Stars and the Universe

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The orbits of planets are influenced by the mass of the Sun.

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Planetary Orbits

The gravitational force exerted by the Sun is responsible for the elliptical orbits of the planets in the Solar System.

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    Discuss how the mass of the Sun affects the orbits of the planets.

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Paper 3 structured question: Stars and the Universe

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The Solar System

The Sun is the central star of the Solar System, containing 99.86% of its total mass. This mass is crucial for the gravitational forces that keep the planets in orbit around it.

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    Explain the significance of the Sun's mass in maintaining the orbits of the planets.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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