AQA A-Level Physics Paper 1, November 2020
Every question from AQA A-Level Physics Paper 1, November 2020 (7408): 30 questions, 85 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 9 marks
Determine if a neutral pion decay reaction is possible, state the possible quark configurations of a neutral pion, discuss whether a kaon and anti-kaon are the same particle, and evaluate which particles match the predicted properties of the particle responsible for the strong nuclear force.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 2 12 marks
Analyze the photoelectric effect using an experimental setup to explain threshold frequency, calculate photoelectron emission rate, interpret current-voltage characteristics, and discuss the effect of a smaller work function.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 3 12 marks
Investigate interference of sound waves using two loudspeakers connected to a signal generator, analyzing coherence, path difference, and the effect of frequency changes on amplitude.
Physics · 3.3 Waves
- Question 4 14 marks
Analyze vehicle speed, stopping distances, and circular motion on a sloped motorway curve using graphs, kinematics, forces, and circular motion principles.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 5 13 marks
Calculate lamp resistance, supply currents, and discuss power transmission using constantan wires and superconductors.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 6 1 mark
Identify the correct statement regarding mechanical power from four multiple-choice options.
Physics · 3.1 Measurements and their errors · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 7 1 mark
Determine the SI unit for the constant k in the equation relating water wave speed and wavelength
Physics · 3.1 Measurements and their errors · 3.3 Waves
- Question 8 1 mark
Calculate the speed of an object of mass 0.03 kg whose kinetic energy equals the energy of a photon of energy 1 x 10^18 eV.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 9 1 mark
Identify particle X in the nuclear fusion equation between a deuterium nucleus and a tritium nucleus.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 10 1 mark
Identify the resulting nuclide after thorium-232 undergoes one alpha emission followed by two beta-minus emissions.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 11 1 mark
Identify the physical quantity measured in kilowatt-hours (kW h).
Physics · 3.1 Measurements and their errors · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 12 1 mark
Identify the correct statement regarding an electron colliding with an isolated atom and raising an atomic electron to a higher energy level.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 13 1 mark
Identify which graph shows the variation of momentum with wavelength of a photon.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 14 1 mark
Identify how the wavelength, speed and photon energy change when a monochromatic light wave travels from glass into air.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation · 3.3 Waves
- Question 15 1 mark
Identify the correct physical descriptions for displacement variables w and z shown on a progressive wave graph representing displacement against distance.
Physics · 3.3 Waves
- Question 16 1 mark
Identify the correct statement about a progressive transverse wave given its speed, amplitude, and frequency, by analyzing phase difference, wavelength, particle velocity, and phase relationships.
Physics · 3.3 Waves
- Question 17 1 mark
Identify the next three values of angle theta in radians for which unpolarised light passing through two polarising filters hits the screen with maximum intensity when one filter is rotated.
Physics · 3.3 Waves
- Question 18 1 mark
Identify the incorrect statement regarding stationary waves set up on a rope of length 1.0 m fixed at both ends.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.3 Waves · AS practicals (1–6)
- Question 19 1 mark
Calculate the wavelength of monochromatic light incident on a diffraction grating given the grating spacing and the angle between second-order diffraction maxima.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.3 Waves · AS practicals (1–6)
- Question 20 1 mark
Determine whether a uniform rod acted upon by multiple vertical forces is in equilibrium or requires a specific moment.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 21 1 mark
Calculate the distance fallen by a water drop when the previous drop hits the surface, given water drops leave a tap at 0.20 s intervals and fall 0.80 m.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 22 1 mark
Calculate the maximum vertical displacement of a block when a pellet is fired vertically upwards into it and remains embedded.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 23 1 mark
Determine the efficiency of an electric motor that lifts a load of weight W through a vertical height h in time t, given a potential difference V and current I.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 24 1 mark
Determine the total energy of a particle of mass m undergoing simple harmonic motion with amplitude A and frequency f.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 25 1 mark
Calculate the frequency of vertical oscillations for a mass suspended from a light spring of known stiffness.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 26 1 mark
Identify what the gradient of an extension against weight graph represents for a vertical wire of initial length L and cross-sectional area A.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.4 Mechanics and materials · AS practicals (1–6)
- Question 27 1 mark
Determine which circuit modification restores a bridge circuit containing a thermistor to balance when the temperature is increased.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 28 1 mark
Determine the current in the resistor connected in series with three identical cells of emf E and internal resistance r arranged in parallel.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 29 1 mark
Calculate the internal resistance of a cell given the change in potential difference across its terminals when a switch is closed in a circuit containing a resistor.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 30 1 mark
Calculate the original length of a simple pendulum given that its period is doubled when its length is increased by 1.8 m.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) · A-Level practicals (7–12)