A Level Further Maths
A Level Further Maths Gravitation and Satellites Exam Questions
Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Gravitation and Satellites, with full model answers. Covers newton's law of gravitation, gravitational fields and satellite orbits.
Gravitation and Satellites exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Further Maths Gravitation and Satellites
Gravitation and Satellites is part of Mechanics in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit CCEA A Level Further Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Newton's law F = Gm₁m₂/r².
- Fields Gravitational field strength.
- Orbits Circular orbits and periods.
Common mistakes in Gravitation and Satellites
- Using height instead of distance from the centre.
- Forgetting squares.
Try two Gravitation and Satellites exam-style questions
1. State the law of gravitation. (1 mark)
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F = Gm₁m₂/r²
2. What provides centripetal force for a satellite? (1 mark)
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Gravity
Gravitation and Satellites FAQs
Which exam boards include Gravitation and Satellites?
These questions suit CCEA A Level Further Maths.
Is Gravitation and Satellites pure, mechanics or statistics?
Gravitation and Satellites is part of Mechanics.
How should I use these Gravitation and Satellites questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
