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In today's video we will cover a question from A Level Physics on the gravitational potential.
According to the examiners report, the gravitational potential was not well applied and students "struggled to proceed" in this question. We will answer what is the minimum speed to throw an object from Earth so that it reaches the Moon.
This particular question is from Edexcel Physics 2020 Paper 2. Please note that this is not an official solution and my reasoning may be wrong and I am not affiliated with the exam board.
The paper can be found here:
qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/A-Level/Physics/2015/Exam-materials/9PH0_02_que_20201016.pdf
(Question 16 b)
Official Mark Scheme: qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/A-Level/Physics/2015/Exam-materials/9PH0_02_msc_20201217.pdf
This question is excellent revision for Edexcel Paper 2, and also for AQA A Level Physics Paper 2, OCR A Level Physics Paper 1 and in general for gravitational fields and astrophysics topic.
It can also be used for similar exam boards such as the CIE syllabus, IB Physics, AP Physics etc.
Join My Revision Sessions: zphysicslessons.net/physics-tutoring
Get Free A Level Physics Tips to your e-mail: zphysicslessons.net/about
In today's video we will cover a question from A Level Physics on the gravitational potential.
According to the examiners report, the gravitational potential was not well applied and students "struggled to proceed" in this question. We will answer what is the minimum speed to throw an object from Earth so that it reaches the Moon.
This particular question is from Edexcel Physics 2020 Paper 2. Please note that this is not an official solution and my reasoning may be wrong and I am not affiliated with the exam board.
The paper can be found here:
qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/A-Level/Physics/2015/Exam-materials/9PH0_02_que_20201016.pdf
(Question 16 b)
Official Mark Scheme: qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/A-Level/Physics/2015/Exam-materials/9PH0_02_msc_20201217.pdf
This question is excellent revision for Edexcel Paper 2, and also for AQA A Level Physics Paper 2, OCR A Level Physics Paper 1 and in general for gravitational fields and astrophysics topic.
It can also be used for similar exam boards such as the CIE syllabus, IB Physics, AP Physics etc.
