Physics · Triple Science Higher
Space Physics
Spec 4.8Paper 25 subtopics
Subtopics
1
Our Solar System and Gravity
Describe the scale and structure of the Solar System and explain orbital motion using gravity.
2
Gravity, Stable Orbits and Orbital Speed
Explain how gravity provides centripetal force for orbits and how orbital speed relates to radius.
3
The Life Cycle of a Star
Describe the life cycle of stars of different masses from nebula to final remnant.
4
Red-shift and the Big Bang
Explain red-shift as evidence for an expanding universe and describe the Big Bang theory.
5
Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Describe the evidence for dark matter and dark energy and their significance for cosmology.
Higher tier only
Red-shift calculations
Evidence for the Big Bang
Triple science extension
Space Physics is TRIPLE ONLY (Physics 8463)
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