O-LevelPhysicsKinematicsOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q391 Mark
A student writes four statements about the Solar System. 1 Light takes approximately 3.0 × 10⁸ seconds to travel from the Sun to the Earth. 2 The Earth takes approximately 24 hours to rotate on its axis once. 3 The Moon takes approximately 1 month to orbit the Earth. 4 The Sun takes approximately 365 days to orbit the Earth. Which statements are correct?
A1 and 2
B2, 3 and 4
C2 and 3 only
D3 and 4 only
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is C: 2 and 3 only
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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