Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: The Earth

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The Earth

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

The Moon's phases are a result of its orbit around the Earth.

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As the Moon orbits the Earth, the angle of sunlight changes, leading to different visible phases.

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Explain how the orbit of the Moon causes its phases.
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The Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete its orbit around the Earth, resulting in different phases that are visible from Earth.

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State the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth.
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