Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: The Universe

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The Universe

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

The Milky Way Galaxy is a spiral galaxy that contains billions of stars.

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The Milky Way has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is part of the Local Group of galaxies.

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State the diameter of the Milky Way.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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The Universe contains countless galaxies, including the Milky Way.

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Identify the type of galaxy that the Milky Way is classified as.
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