AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Higher), November 2021
Every question from AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Higher), November 2021 (8463): 11 questions, 98 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 10 marks
Define direct potential difference, identify and apply electrical and power equations to calculate charging time, motor resistance, and compare charging systems.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 2 9 marks
Answer questions on nuclear fusion, calculate the energy required to heat deuterium using specific heat capacity, and explain environmental impacts of fossil fuels.
Physics · P1: Energy · P3: Particle Model of Matter · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 3 10 marks
Describe an experimental method to investigate the current-potential difference characteristics of a resistor, explain the effect of temperature on the results, and compare analogue and digital ammeters.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Required Practicals
- Question 4 6 marks
Identify equipment, state the formula, calculate the volume of an apple given its density and mass, and explain why repeat measurements are needed to show precision when measuring fruit density.
Physics · Required Practicals · P3: Particle Model of Matter · Required Practicals
- Question 5 9 marks
Calculate mean current from charge flow over 24 hours, calculate useful power output using efficiency, and explain why solar power cannot meet all UK electricity demand.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 6 8 marks
Use mass and atomic number data to find neutron count and isotopes, represent alpha decay on a graph, define random decay, and explain a radioactive decay chain.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 7 8 marks
Determine the potential difference across a battery from power and a current-resistance graph, explain evidence for inverse proportionality, and deduce the effect of a short-circuit switch.
Physics · P2: Electricity
- Question 8 8 marks
Explain closed systems, calculate the maximum speed of a toy car descending a track using conservation of energy, and determine the kinetic energy needed to complete a vertical loop.
Physics · P1: Energy
- Question 9 9 marks
Analyze an experiment investigating the relationship between gas pressure and volume, including range, control variables, a Boyle's law calculation, and particle model explanation.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 10 10 marks
Explain the advantages of high-voltage transmission, the danger of sparking near overhead cables, and current distribution in composite parallel cables.
Physics · P2: Electricity
- Question 11 11 marks
Interpret a heating curve for ice to compare specific heat capacities and latent heats, and calculate the specific latent heat of vaporisation of water.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter