What this topic covers
Topic 7: Astronomy has 3 subtopics:
- Gravity, the Solar System and orbital motion
- Red-shift and models of the Universe
- Star life cycles and observing the Universe
GCSE Edexcel Higher Physics
Topic 7: Astronomy – GCSE Edexcel Higher Physics revision notes
Revise Topic 7: Astronomy for GCSE Edexcel Higher Physics, including Gravity, the Solar System and orbital motion and Red-shift and models of the Universe.
Astronomy, red-shift and stellar evolution. 10 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Lessons
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Subtopics
Topic 7: Astronomy lessons by subtopic
10 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Gravity, the Solar System and orbital motion
- Formation of the Solar System
- Components of Our Solar System
- Star Size and Life Cycle
- Fusion, Supernova and Element Creation
- Circular Orbits and Gravity
- Planets, Moons, and Satellites
Red-shift and models of the Universe
- Red-Shift and the Expanding Universe
- The Big Bang: Evidence and Expansion
- Big Bang and Steady State models of the Universe
Star life cycles and observing the Universe
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