DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.3.SL.TZ1.10a.ii
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 18M.3.SL.TZ1.10a.ii |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Distinguish | Question number | a.ii | Adapted from | N/A |
a.ii.
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18M.3.SL.TZ1.10a.ii
(a.ii)
Distinguish between a planet and a comet.
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Markscheme
a comet is a small icy body whereas a planet is mostly made of rock or gas
a comet is often accompanied by a tail/coma whereas a planet is not
comets (generally) have larger orbits than planets
a planet must have cleared other objects out of the way in its orbital neighbourhood
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