AQA A-Level Physics Paper 1, June 2022
Every question from AQA A-Level Physics Paper 1, June 2022 (7408): 31 questions, 85 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 12 marks
Analyze helium isotopes, alpha decay equations, exchange particles, atomic line spectra from the Sun, photon energy level changes, and the differences between emission and absorption spectra.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 2 7 marks
Deduce the quark change in beta-minus decay, explain how the kinetic energy distribution of beta particles supports the existence of the antineutrino, identify particle X in an antineutrino-proton interaction, and determine which gamma photon could be produced by positron annihilation.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 3 13 marks
Deduce the material of weight A, calculate cable tensions, explain tension changes, calculate moments, and discuss design changes for a gate pulley system.
Physics · Practical skills · 3.4 Mechanics and materials · Data analysis
- Question 4 11 marks
Calculate the resistance, emf, wire resistivity, and explain circuit changes involving a lamp, parallel resistors, and internal resistance.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 5 11 marks
Calculate the time period, centripetal force, and pendulum length for a demonstration linking circular motion and simple harmonic motion, and explain the effects of air resistance on the shadows.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 6 6 marks
Analyze refraction and total internal reflection of a light ray passing through two transparent prisms with different refractive indices.
Physics · 3.3 Waves
- Question 7 1 mark
Identify which two physical quantities have the base unit kg m^2 s^-2 from the given multiple-choice options.
Physics · 3.1 Measurements and their errors · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 8 1 mark
Identify which set of SI prefixes is arranged in descending order of magnitude.
Physics · 3.1 Measurements and their errors
- Question 9 1 mark
Estimate the kinetic energy of a car travelling at 100 km h-1 on a motorway.
Physics · 3.1 Measurements and their errors
- Question 10 1 mark
Calculate the specific charge of a carbon-13 nucleus.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 11 1 mark
Identify the correct row describing the variation of the strong nuclear force with distance in terms of being attractive and repulsive.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 12 1 mark
Identify the correct statement about strange particles among the given options.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 13 1 mark
Identify which combination of quarks is possible from the given options.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 14 1 mark
Identify the physical quantity represented by eVs in photoelectric emission, given Vs is the stopping potential.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 15 1 mark
Identify the correct description of the function of the coating in a fluorescent tube containing a gas.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 16 1 mark
Identify which row gives evidence for the wave nature of electrons and the particulate nature of light.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 17 1 mark
Identify which particle has the smallest de Broglie wavelength among four given options with different particle types and speeds.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 18 1 mark
Identify the correct statement describing the motion of a particle in a longitudinal wave given its frequency and wave speed.
Physics · 3.3 Waves
- Question 19 1 mark
Determine the harmonic that has a frequency of 2f when the tension in a string vibrating with first harmonic frequency f is increased to 4T.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.3 Waves · AS practicals (1–6)
- Question 20 1 mark
Calculate the slit separation in a Young's double-slit experiment given the wavelength of light, distance to the screen, and width of ten fringes.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.3 Waves · AS practicals (1–6)
- Question 21 1 mark
Calculate the total number of maxima produced by a plane transmission diffraction grating given the wavelength of incident monochromatic light and the slit separation.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.3 Waves · AS practicals (1–6)
- Question 22 1 mark
Calculate the northward distance travelled by an aeroplane flying at a speed of 150 m s^-1 on a bearing of 60° east of north after one hour.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 23 1 mark
Calculate the total distance travelled by a ball thrown vertically upwards that returns to its original position after 2.4 s.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 24 1 mark
Calculate the tension in the tow rope connecting a truck and a car given their masses, acceleration, and the resistive force on the car.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 25 1 mark
Identify which force forms a Newton's third law pair with the weight of a parachutist descending at constant speed.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 26 1 mark
Calculate the change in momentum of a tennis ball of mass 58 g dropped from a height of 1.8 m and rebounding to a height of 1.1 m.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 27 1 mark
Calculate the total elastic potential energy stored in a spring when an extra mass of 2M is added to an initial mass M, given that the initial elastic potential energy is E.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 28 1 mark
Determine the correct statement relating the stress, strain, and extension of two wires made of the same material with different lengths and subject to different tensile forces.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 29 1 mark
Calculate the number of electrons passing a point in a metallic conductor carrying a current of 1.5 mA in two minutes.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 30 1 mark
Identify which value of resistance cannot be made by combining three 10 ohm resistors.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 31 1 mark
Calculate the maximum speed of a particle performing simple harmonic motion given its time period and amplitude.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)