AQA A-Level Physics Paper 2, June 2023
Every question from AQA A-Level Physics Paper 2, June 2023 (7408): 32 questions, 85 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 5 marks
Derive the pressure exerted by a single particle in a cubical box on a wall using the kinetic theory of gases and Newton's laws of motion.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 2 7 marks
Calculate the molar mass of a gas in a tyre from volume, pressure, and mass measurements, and explain why tyre regulations specify a maximum measurement temperature.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 3 10 marks
Describe properties of a radial gravitational field, interpret a force-distance graph, calculate gravitational field strength ratios, and determine the mass of an astronomical body using energy conservation.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only) · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 4 8 marks
Analyze the electric field and particle motion in a spark detector, and evaluate relationships between spark rate and distance from an alpha source.
Physics · Practical skills · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only) · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only) · Data analysis
- Question 5 10 marks
Analyze capacitor charging and discharging in a two-way switch circuit using current-time and potential difference-time graphs to determine capacitance and resistance.
Physics · Practical skills · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only) · Data analysis
- Question 6 10 marks
State advantages of high-energy electron scattering over alpha particles, sketch diffraction intensity, and calculate nuclear radius constant and density.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 7 10 marks
Explain the role of moderators in nuclear fission, calculate energy loss in neutron collisions, and determine the number of collisions required to thermalise a neutron.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only) · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 8 1 mark
Calculate the mass of water heated from 10 °C to 85 °C in 7 hours using a 1000 W heater that is 75% efficient.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only)
- Question 9 1 mark
Identify which phenomenon or gas law can be used to determine a value for the absolute zero of temperature.
Physics · Required Practicals · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) · A-Level practicals (7–12)
- Question 10 1 mark
Estimate the ratio of the electrostatic repulsive force to the gravitational attractive force between two protons.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 11 1 mark
Identify the relationship showing what planetary escape velocity is directly proportional to in terms of mass and radius.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 12 1 mark
Determine the expression for the linear speed of a satellite orbiting at height h above a planet of mass M and radius R.
Physics · 3.6 Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 13 1 mark
Identify which statement is not true for a satellite in a geostationary orbit.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 14 1 mark
Determine the magnitude of the electric field strength at the centre of a circle of diameter d surrounded by six equally spaced charges.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 15 1 mark
Calculate the new force of attraction between two point charges when the separation is increased by 400 mm from 200 mm.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 16 1 mark
Determine the direction of the uniform electric field that causes an electron to deflect upwards in a vertical plane.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 17 1 mark
Identify what the area under the curve of an electric field strength versus distance graph from the surface of a charged sphere to infinity represents.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 18 1 mark
Identify the correct equilibrium orientation of a polar molecule in a downward external electric field.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 19 1 mark
Calculate the closest distance of approach of an alpha particle with known kinetic energy towards a gold nucleus.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only) · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 20 1 mark
Calculate the magnetic flux density from the change in magnetic force when the current in a wire is increased.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 21 1 mark
Identify which statement correctly describes the motion of two isotopes with the same charge and speed moving in a uniform magnetic field.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 22 1 mark
Identify the graph representing the induced emf in a coil as a function of time given the variation of magnetic flux with time.
Physics · Practical skills · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only) · Data analysis
- Question 23 1 mark
Calculate the induced emf between the wing tips of an aircraft moving horizontally through a vertical magnetic field.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 24 1 mark
Calculate the maximum emf induced in a circular coil rotating in a uniform magnetic field.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 25 1 mark
Identify why radioactive waste is stored in underground caves after cooling ponds, in terms of radiation type and decay constant.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 26 1 mark
Identify which statement regarding the alpha particle scattering demonstration with thin gold foil is not true.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 27 1 mark
Calculate the current in the primary coil of a 90% efficient transformer connected to a 230 V supply given the secondary current and voltage.
Physics · 3.7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)
- Question 28 1 mark
Identify what cannot be predicted due to the random nature of radioactive decay.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 29 1 mark
Identify the most appropriate type of radiation to measure the thickness of an aluminium sheet of approximately 0.5 mm.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 30 1 mark
Calculate the activity of tritium in an exit sign 15 years after manufacture given its initial activity and activity after 10 years.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 31 1 mark
Calculate the power output of a nuclear reactor given that the mass of fuel decreases at a rate of 4.0 × 10⁻⁶ kg per hour.
Physics · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)
- Question 32 1 mark
Determine the initial number of nuclei in a sample from an activity against time decay curve.
Physics · Practical skills · 3.8 Nuclear physics (A-level only) · Data analysis