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Igcse Physics 3ed TR Eoc Test Answers 24

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Igcse Physics 3ed TR Eoc Test Answers 24

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ PHYSICS: END-OF-CHAPTER 24 TEST ANSWERS

Exam-style questions and sample answers have been written by the authors. In examinations, the way marks are awarded may be different.
References to assessment and/or assessment preparation are the publisher’s interpretation of the syllabus requirements and may not fully
reflect the approach of Cambridge Assessment International Education.

End-of-chapter 24 test answers


Question Answer Marks

24 hours, day and night [1]


1 2
tilted, the seasons [1]

Those closest to the Sun are rocky / solid. [1]


2 Those furthest away are gaseous / made of gas / gas giants. [1] 3
Those closest to the Sun are smaller / those furthest away are bigger. [1]

3a Saturn [1] 1

2π r
v= [1]
T
3b 2 × π × 1.2 × 109 3
= [1]
1.4 × 106
= 5.39 × 103 or 5390 (m/s) [1]

4 C [1] 1

5a arrow drawn from P pointing towards S [1] 1

gravity [1]
5b 2
from the Sun [1]

The force decreases [1]


5c 2
because the gravitational field strength (of the Sun) decreases / gets weaker. [1]

4496
6a = 78 or 77.5 [1] 1
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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ PHYSICS: END-OF-CHAPTER 24 TEST ANSWERS

Question Answer Marks

Yes because most planets follow this trend / yes with supporting comparative data quote. [1]
6b No, because Venus does not follow the trend / no because Venus is further from the Sun than 2
Mercury but is hotter. [1]

distance 778
speed = or [1]
6c time 0.3 2
= 2600 or 2590 (s) [1]

[Total: 20 marks]

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