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Topic 7: Astronomy
Quick questions on Orbits and gravity - Edexcel GCSE Physics
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State the direction of the gravitational force on a planet in orbit around the Sun. [1 mark]
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Explain why a planet's velocity changes even at constant speed in a circular orbit. [1 mark]
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