CAIE IGCSE Physics 6.1.2.9 Strength of the Sun’s gravitational
Practise linking distance from the Sun to weaker gravitational field strength and lower orbital speeds for planets farther out.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- predict how the Sun's gravitational field strength changes as orbital distance increases
- link greater distance from the Sun to a lower planetary orbital speed
6.1.2.9—Strength of the Sun’s gravitational question 1
[Maximum number: 3]
Jupiter and the Earth are planets in our Solar System.
State and explain the difference between the orbital speed of Jupiter and the orbital speed of the Earth.
statement
explanation
(orbital speed of) Jupiter is slower ORA
B1
Jupiter is further from the Sun ORA OR orbital speeds of planets decrease as distance from the Sun increases ORA
B1
gravitational field (strength) of Sun decreases with distance (from Sun) ORA
B1
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