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Edexcel IGCSE·Physics·IGCSE Physics

Astrophysics

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The solar system, orbits and gravity, the life cycle of stars, and red shift and the expanding universe.

Astrophysics applies physics to stars, planets and the universe.

The solar system

The Sun (a star) is orbited by eight planets, plus dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and comets. Gravity provides the force that keeps objects in orbit.

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