3.9 Astrophysics (A-level only): AQA A-Level Physics Questions

Practise 3.9 astrophysics (a-level only) with AQA A-Level Physics questions and mark schemes. Revise 3.9.1.1 Astronomical telescope consisting of two converging lenses (A-level only), 3.9.1.2 Reflecting telescopes (A-level only), 3.9.1.3 Single dish radio telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray telescopes (A-level only).

Practise 3.9 astrophysics (a-level only)

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What to revise

3.9.1.1 Astronomical telescope consisting of two converging lenses (A-level only)
3.9.1.2 Reflecting telescopes (A-level only)
3.9.1.3 Single dish radio telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray telescopes (A-level only)
3.9.1.4 Advantages of large diameter telescopes (A-level only)
3.9.2.1 Classification by luminosity (A-level only)
3.9.2.2 Absolute magnitude, M(A-level only)
3.9.2.3 Classification by temperature, black-body radiation (A-level only)
3.9.2.4 Principles of the use of stellar spectral classes (A-level only)
3.9.2.5 The Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram (A-level only)
3.9.2.6 Supernovae, neutron stars and black holes (A-level only)
3.9.3.1 Doppler effect (A-level only)
3.9.3.2 Hubble's law (A-level only)
3.9.3.3 Quasars (A-level only)
3.9.3.4 Detection of exoplanets (A-level only)

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