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O-LevelPhysicsKinematics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q81 Mark

The Earth travels at constant speed in a circular orbit around the Sun. Which arrows show the direction of the acceleration of the Earth and the direction of the velocity of the Earth? direction of acceleration direction of velocity P Q Q P Q R R Q

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AP Q
BQ P
CQ R
DR Q

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D: R Q

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Kinematics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 8.

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