CAIE IGCSE Physics 6.1.1.3 It takes approximately one month for
Practise recalling the Moon’s orbital period around Earth and linking Moon positions to the repeated cycle of visible phases.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- state that the Moon takes about one month to complete one orbit of Earth
- use a Moon-position diagram to choose where quarter and full Moon phases are seen
6.1.1.3—It takes approximately one month for question 1
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Which statement is correct?
A
The Earth orbits the Sun once in approximately 24 hours.
B
The Earth orbits the Moon once in approximately 1 week.
C
The Moon orbits the Earth once in approximately 1 month.
D
The Sun orbits the Earth once in approximately 365 days.
C
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