AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Physics Paper 2 (Higher), 2023
Every question from AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Physics Paper 2 (Higher), 2023: 7 questions, 70 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 9 marks
Identify parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, compare ultraviolet and gamma rays, explain refraction in a prism, and calculate wave frequency using v = fλ.
Physics · P6: Waves
- Question 2 13 marks
Investigate how the acceleration of a trolley is affected by the force acting on it, identify the correct Newton’s law, and use force, mass and acceleration data to calculate values.
Physics · P5: Forces
- Question 3 8 marks
Calculate a wavelength from a ripple tank scale, complete a mean calculation from repeated measurements, identify what shows precision, and describe the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.
Physics · P6: Waves · Physics Required Practicals
- Question 4 8 marks
Use knowledge of the motor effect and magnetism to explain inertia, force on a current-carrying conductor, testing whether an iron bar is a permanent magnet, and how a compass shows the Earth has a magnetic field.
Physics · P5: Forces · P7: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Question 5 12 marks
Calculate and evaluate the extension and suitability of a spring using Hooke's law and elastic potential energy.
Physics · P5: Forces
- Question 6 10 marks
Calculate the stone’s impact velocity, describe how its velocity changes as it falls, and explain why it reaches a constant velocity in water.
Physics · P5: Forces
- Question 7 10 marks
Calculate the car’s deceleration from a velocity–time graph, then use the reaction time and graph data to find the stopping distance and explain why large decelerations may be dangerous.
Physics · P5: Forces