AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Physics Paper 1 (Higher), 2020
Every question from AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Physics Paper 1 (Higher), 2020: 7 questions, 70 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 9 marks
Answer a set of short questions about plug wiring, mains electricity in the UK, fuse symbols, and the safety role of the earth wire in a metal-cased washing machine.
Physics · P2: Electricity
- Question 2 11 marks
Determine mass and atomic numbers in alpha and beta decay equations, identify gamma radiation, and explain differences between alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 3 13 marks
Investigate how the resistance of a wire varies with length, interpret results from a table and graphs, calculate current using resistance read from a graph and potential difference, and explain control of variables in a resistance-based glucose meter context.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Physics Required Practicals
- Question 4 8 marks
Identify wood as a renewable biofuel and explain environmental effects and energy store changes in a wood-fired hot tub, including why the water temperature stays constant.
Physics · Chemistry · P1: Energy · C7: Organic Chemistry
- Question 5 14 marks
Answer questions about cooling and freezing ice cream using the particle model, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and specific latent heat of fusion, including calculating the mass of the mixture.
Physics · P1: Energy · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 6 7 marks
Explain and calculate aspects of radioactive decay and half-life using a dice model, including comparing decay probabilities and nuclear stability.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 7 8 marks
Explain why a kangaroo can jump higher as its speed increases and calculate the spring constant of a tendon modeled as a spring from energy transfer and extension data.
Physics · P1: Energy · P5: Forces