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Every CAIE IGCSE Physics exam question on 6.2 Stars and the Universe, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q11(b)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 3, question 11(b): State the name of the galaxy that includes our Solar System. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062531-jun24-11-b-qp.webp)
Q11(c)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 3, question 11(c): Describe how the light from distant galaxies gives evidence to support the Big Bang Theory. [3] [Total: 6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062531-jun24-11-c-qp.webp)
Q9(a)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 9(a): State the three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in which the Sun emits the most energy. 1 2 3 [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062541-jun24-09-a-qp.webp)
Q9(c)(i)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 9(c)(i): Describe and explain what happens as an interstellar cloud of gas forms a protostar. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062541-jun24-09-ci-qp.webp)
Q9(c)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 4, question 9(c)(ii): Describe and explain what happens as a protostar becomes a stable star. [3] [Total: 9]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062541-jun24-09-cii-qp.webp)
Q12(a)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 3, question 12(a)(i): State the three main forms of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun. 1 2 3 [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062503-spec-12-ai-qp.webp)
Q12(a)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 3, question 12(a)(ii): State the two main elements that are found in the Sun. 1 2 [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062503-spec-12-aii-qp.webp)
Q12(b)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 3, question 12(b): State and explain what can be deduced from the ‘redshift’ observed by astronomers in the light from all distant galaxies. [3] [Total: 6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062503-spec-12-b-qp.webp)
Q3(a)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 3(a)(i): State the name of the process which releases energy in the Sun. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062504-spec-03-ai-qp.webp)
Q11(a)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 11(a): Describe and explain how a stable star is formed. [3]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062504-spec-11-a-qp.webp)
Q11(b)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 4, question 11(b): Describe and explain what can be deduced from cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR). [3] [Total: 6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/062504-spec-11-b-qp.webp)
All 18 questions on Stars and the Universe, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q39 (1 mark): What are the three main types of radiation emitted by the Sun? A infrared, radio waves and ultraviolet B infrared, visible light and ultraviolet C microwaves, v
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q40 (1 mark): What is a light-year? A the time for light to travel 1 km in space B the time for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth C the distance travelled in space by
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q38 (1 mark): What is the main process that powers the Sun? A burning of helium and oxygen B burning of hydrogen and oxygen C nuclear fusion of hydrogen to form helium D nucl
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q39 (1 mark): A galaxy is 3.0 1020 km from the Earth. At which speed is the galaxy moving away from the Earth? A 660 km/ s B 6600 km/ s C 660 m/ s D 6600 m/ s
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q40 (1 mark): An astronomer observes a distant galaxy. The table shows how the distance and the speed of recession of the galaxy are determined. Which row is correct? distanc
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q11(b) (1 mark): State the name of the galaxy that includes our Solar System. [1]
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q11(c) (3 marks): Describe how the light from distant galaxies gives evidence to support the Big Bang Theory. [3] [Total: 6]
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(a) (2 marks): State the three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in which the Sun emits the most energy. 1 2 3 [2]
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(c)(i) (2 marks): Describe and explain what happens as an interstellar cloud of gas forms a protostar. [2]
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(c)(ii) (3 marks): Describe and explain what happens as a protostar becomes a stable star. [3] [Total: 9]
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q40 (1 mark): Which statement describes redshift? A All the light emitted from all distant galaxies is at the red end of the spectrum. B All the light emitted by a star in th
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q40 (1 mark): Which statement does not describe redshift? A All the light emitted from all distant galaxies is at the red end of the spectrum. B The light arriving at the Ear
- Specimen, Paper 3, Q12(a)(i) (2 marks): State the three main forms of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun. 1 2 3 [2]
- Specimen, Paper 3, Q12(a)(ii) (1 mark): State the two main elements that are found in the Sun. 1 2 [1]
- Specimen, Paper 3, Q12(b) (3 marks): State and explain what can be deduced from the ‘redshift’ observed by astronomers in the light from all distant galaxies. [3] [Total: 6]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): State the name of the process which releases energy in the Sun. [1]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q11(a) (3 marks): Describe and explain how a stable star is formed. [3]
- Specimen, Paper 4, Q11(b) (3 marks): Describe and explain what can be deduced from cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR). [3] [Total: 6]
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