Physics GCSE
scale of the universe
What scale of the universe means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of scale of the universe
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The order in which moons orbit planets, planets orbit a star, stars sit within a galaxy, and galaxies together make up the universe.
Topics that use scale of the universe
- Our solar system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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- galaxy
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