Topic 8

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  • Created by: AMColeman
  • Created on: 12-03-18 19:57
The solar system includes all the objects that orbit the sun
Planets, moons, dwarf planets, artificial satellites
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Our galaxy is called
The milky way
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The size of the orbit depends on
The objects speed. If its a closer orbit it must be travelling faster to not crash into the object as its feeling a greater gravitational force.
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Moons orbit
Planets
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Planets orbit
Stars
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Light from distant galaxies
Has a longer wavelength than expected, this is called red shift and suggests the source of the light is moving away from us.
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Dark matter is
The name given to unknown substance which holds galaxies together but doesnt emmit any electromagnetic radiation.
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The milky way

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Our galaxy is called

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The objects speed. If its a closer orbit it must be travelling faster to not crash into the object as its feeling a greater gravitational force.

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Card 4

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Planets

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Card 5

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Stars

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