Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: The Solar System

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The Solar System

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

The gravitational force of the Sun is essential for the stability of the Solar System.

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The Sun's mass creates a gravitational pull that affects the motion of all planets in the Solar System.

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State how the Sun's mass affects the orbits of the planets.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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The Sun is at the center of the Solar System and contains the majority of its mass, influencing the orbits of the planets around it.

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State the percentage of the Solar System's mass that is contained in the Sun.
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