O-LevelPhysicsKinematics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q91 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?

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AP (acceleration) Q (velocity)

BQ (acceleration) P (velocity)

CQ (acceleration) R (velocity)

DR (acceleration) Q (velocity)

✓ Correct answer

D: R (acceleration) Q (velocity)

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Topic: Kinematics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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