AQA AS Level Physics Paper 1, June 2018
Every question from AQA AS Level Physics Paper 1, June 2018 (7407): 7 questions, 70 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 11 marks
Describe nuclear interactions, conservation of baryon number in alpha and beta decay, deduce the quark structure of a lambda particle from a strong interaction equation, identify a feature of weak decay, and explain the need for collaboration in particle physics.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 2 9 marks
Calculate the speed of a truck moving down a ramp from rest with a vertical displacement of 8.0 m, discuss its acceleration with a varying slope compared to a straight ramp, explain why the final speed is the same regardless of ramp shape given equal vertical displacement, and discuss momentum changes when rain falls into the moving truck.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 3 10 marks
Analyze hydrogen atom energy levels, photon emission regions, excitation mechanisms, and photoelectric effect applications including threshold frequency and maximum electron speed.
Physics · 3.2 Particles and radiation
- Question 4 12 marks
Analyze the equilibrium of a uniform beam supported by two light cables attached to a steel cable, determining conditions for equilibrium, centre of mass, tension in the cables, and extension of the steel cable using the Young modulus.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 5 6 marks
Calculate the weight and volume of water displaced by an ice cube, and then determine the volume of an embedded iron piece inside a composite ice-iron cube.
Physics · 3.4 Mechanics and materials
- Question 6 10 marks
Determine which two lamps are at their normal brightness using calculations, explain observations when a fifth lamp E is added, and deduce the effect on battery current if lamp B fails.
Physics · 3.5 Electricity
- Question 7 12 marks
Describe the interference patterns formed using white light, green and red light filters, and discuss the effect of changing slit separation and slit-screen distance on uncertainty.
Physics · Practical skills · 3.3 Waves · Uncertainty and evaluation