Physics Standard Grade

Unit 7 Space Physics

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Approximately how long does it take light to travel from the Sun to the Earth?

Deep in outer space, the rocket engine of a space probe is fired for a short time and then switched off.

When a spacecraft enters the Earth’s atmosphere, one effect of friction is to

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In outer space, the engine of a space probe is switched on for a short time. When the engine is switched off, the rocket

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