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CAIE IGCSE Physics Planetary Data Analysis

Practise comparing planetary distance, temperature, density, composition, mass and surface gravitational field strength from tables and explanations.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • use decreasing surface temperature with distance to identify which planet is closer to the Sun
  • link lower density to gaseous composition and higher density to a rocky planet
  • use larger surface gravitational field strength to predict greater weight or faster free-fall acceleration

6.1.2.8—Analyse and interpret planetary data question 1

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Table 9.1 shows data about planets in our solar system.

Table 9.1

Table 9.1

State how the average surface temperature of a planet changes as its distance from the Sun increases.
[Total: 7]

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