AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Foundation), November 2021
Every question from AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Foundation), November 2021 (8463): 11 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 8 marks
Investigate states of matter, particle arrangements, temperature-time heating curves, changes of state, specific latent heat calculations, and sublimation.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 2 12 marks
Calculate charge flow, power, energy transfers, and identify national grid components from diagrams and data tables.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity · P7: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Question 3 10 marks
Describe a method to measure the volume of a lime using a displacement can, calculate the mean volume from repeat readings, identify the benefits of taking repeat measurements, and calculate the density of an apple given its mass and volume.
Physics · Required Practicals · P3: Particle Model of Matter · Required Practicals
- Question 4 8 marks
Analyze a circuit investigation on parallel lamps, completing sentences on resistance and current, identifying errors, completing ammeter table readings, and calculating power output.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Required Practicals
- Question 5 8 marks
Identify atomic properties, types of radioactive decay from graph changes, interpret a paper thickness monitoring system, define half-life, and explain the requirement for a long half-life in industrial uses.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 6 10 marks
Analyze solar power systems on a house regarding energy resources, charge flow, efficiency, and dissipation.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 7 7 marks
Analyze energy changes, recall the kinetic energy equation, calculate the mass of a diver given kinetic energy and speed, and identify the effect on thermal energy when kinetic energy is transferred to water.
Physics · P1: Energy
- Question 8 8 marks
Investigate the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas using a syringe and pressure gauge apparatus, including determining range, completing sentences on conditions, calculating constants and new pressures, and identifying particle behavior.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 9 10 marks
Calculate recharge times, resistance, and identify equations relating to energy, power, potential difference, current, and resistance for an electric car charging system.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 10 9 marks
Calculate the energy needed to increase the temperature of deuterium for nuclear fusion and explain environmental effects of fossil fuels.
Physics · P1: Energy · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 11 10 marks
Describe a method to investigate I-V characteristics of a resistor, explain the effect of temperature change on the results, determine the resolution of an ammeter, and state an advantage of a digital ammeter.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Required Practicals