Physics 5054 · 6 Space physics
6.2 Stars and the Universe
Explain the Sun's energy source, stellar life cycles, astronomical distances, galaxies, redshift, and evidence for the Big Bang theory.
- Questions
- 33
- Years
- 2006–2026
- Multiple choice
- 21
- Written answer
- 12
- Average marks
- 3.7
Where this subtopic appears
- Paper 1variants 11, 1221
- Paper 2variants 02, 21, 2212
Questions by year
| Year | May/June | Oct/Nov | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | – | 4 |
| 2025 | – | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 2015 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | – | 1 | 1 |
