IGCSE Physics (0625) 6.2.3 The Universe Paper 3 – 2023,2024&2025

Question

Fig. 11.1 represents the Sun and part of the Solar System.

(a) Complete the labels on Fig. 11.1 by writing on the dotted lines. [3]
(b) Complete the sentences about the Sun.
The Sun consists mostly of the elements ………………………………………………………………. and
………………………………………………………………. .
Most of the Sun’s energy is radiated in the infrared, ………………………………………………………..
and ………………………………………………………………. regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. [4]

(c) Give an estimate for the diameter of the Milky Way galaxy.

diameter = ………………………………… light-years [1] [Total: 8]

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:

11(b) Hydrogen and 
Helium (answers maybe in either order) 
visible (light) and 
Ultraviolet (answers maybe in either order) 
11(c) 100 000 (light-years)

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