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Standard candles: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 25.1 Standard candles, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q10(a)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    2 marks25.1 Standard candles
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 10(a)(i): State what is meant by the luminosity of a star. [2]

  2. Q10(a)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    3 marks25.1 Standard candles
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 10(a)(ii): Explain how a standard candle in a distant galaxy can be used to determine the distance of the galaxy from an observer. [3]

  3. Q12(a)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark25.1 Standard candles
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 12(a)(i): Name the term used to describe an astronomical object that has known luminosity. [1]

  4. Q12(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    2 marks25.1 Standard candles
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 12(a)(ii): Determine the distance of the star from Earth. distance = m [2]
All 4 questions on Standard candles, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q10(a)(i) (2 marks): State what is meant by the luminosity of a star. [2]
  2. June 2024, Paper 4, Q10(a)(ii) (3 marks): Explain how a standard candle in a distant galaxy can be used to determine the distance of the galaxy from an observer. [3]
  3. Specimen, Paper 4, Q12(a)(i) (1 mark): Name the term used to describe an astronomical object that has known luminosity. [1]
  4. Specimen, Paper 4, Q12(a)(ii) (2 marks): Determine the distance of the star from Earth. distance = m [2]

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