Paper 3 May 2012 TZ2 Physics

M12/4/PHYSI/HP3/ENG/TZ2/XX

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Physics
Higher level
Paper 3

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Friday 11 May 2012 (morning)
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Write your session number in the boxes above.
Do not open this examination paper until instructed to do so.
Answer all of the questions from two of the Options.
Write your answers in the boxes provided.
A calculator is required for this paper.
A clean copy of the Physics Data Booklet is required for this paper.
The maximum mark for this examination paper is [60 marks].

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Option E — Astrophysics
E1. This question is about some of the properties of the star Aldebaran and also about galactic distances. (a)

Aldebaran is a red giant star in the constellation of Taurus.

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Describe the differences between a constellation and a stellar cluster.

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(ii) Define the luminosity of a star.

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