AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Foundation), November 2020
Every question from AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Foundation), November 2020 (8463): 10 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 10 marks
Analyze aspects of the National Grid, energy resources including gas-fired and renewable generation, and power output comparisons of offshore versus land wind farms.
Physics · P1: Energy · P7: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Question 2 7 marks
Calculate the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy of a rider on a water slide, and identify factors affecting friction and stopping distance.
Physics · P1: Energy
- Question 3 8 marks
Calculate electrical power and energy transfers, identify AC mains properties and electrical safety hazards in a lighting circuit.
Physics · P2: Electricity
- Question 4 8 marks
Analyze data from a practical investigation into the resistance of resistors connected in series, calculating mean resistance, resolution, precision, direct proportionality, predictions from a graph, and circuit behavior.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Required Practicals
- Question 5 8 marks
Answer questions about background radiation, nuclear fission, alpha decay, radioactive decay graphs, half-life, and the risks of radioactive waste.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 6 8 marks
Describe how to use a syringe and pressure gauge to investigate gas pressure and volume, describe the relationship between pressure and volume, and identify particle properties that change with temperature.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 7 18 marks
Investigate specific heat capacity, circuit components, electrical power, heating curves, and thermal energy calculations using an electric kettle.
Physics · Required Practicals · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity · P3: Particle Model of Matter · Required Practicals
- Question 8 11 marks
Investigate the I-V characteristics of a filament lamp including circuit setup, graphical analysis, calculating resistance, and defining zero error.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Required Practicals
- Question 9 11 marks
Analyze a series of questions about an LED torch concerning circuit diagrams, charge flow calculations, diode behavior, efficiency equations, and power output calculations.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 10 11 marks
Calculate the mass and maximum energy transfer of a hydroelectric power station and explain why it cannot meet daily electricity demand variations.
Physics · P1: Energy · P3: Particle Model of Matter