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Unique Scientific Physics Part Papers 2008
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Level IGCSE(9-1)
Subject Physics
Exam Board Edexcel IGCSE
Module Double Award (Paper 1P)
Topic Astrophysics
Sub-Topic Motion in the Universe
Booklet Mark Scheme 1
Score: /39
Percentage: /100
Grade Boundaries:
A* A B C D E U
(iv) C – week 9; 1
Total 10 marks
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Answer Notes Marks
number
2 (a) any suitable from: accept appropriate 4
e.g. correct answers
asteroid;
meteor(ite);
(artificial) satellite;
a moon;
comet;
named planet; planets:
Mercury
Venus
Mars
dwarf planet e.g. Pluto;
neutron star;
white dwarf;
galaxy;
(ii) B; 1
(iv) B; 1
total marks = 8
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number
3 (a) B galaxy – solar system – Sun – 1
planet
(b) (i) MP1. Idea that (orbit) shapes both accept elliptical, oval, 2
(approximately) circular; eccentricity
MP2. Idea that both planets orbit Allow “Sun is at centre
the same star /Sun; of orbit”
MP3. similar plane of orbit;
MP4. Same direction of orbit;
(d) change of time into seconds (seen anywhere); no mark for eqn as 3
use of orbital radius as 150x106 km; this is given
evaluation;
e.g.
v = 2 x 3.14 x (150x106)
365 x 24 x 60 x 60
Total 12 marks