CAIE IGCSE Physics 6.2.1.1 Sun is a star of medium size
Practise recalling the Sun’s star type, main composition and the electromagnetic spectrum regions where it emits most energy.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- select that the Sun is a medium-sized star made mostly of hydrogen and helium
- state that most solar radiation is infrared, visible light and ultraviolet
- use a spectrum list or pie chart to identify the missing solar radiation region
6.2.1.1—Sun is a star of medium size question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
The Sun is a medium-sized star powered by nuclear fusion reactions which release energy.
State two regions of the electromagnetic spectrum by which the Sun radiates most of its energy.
Any two from:
- infrared
- visible
- ultraviolet
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