AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Higher), June 2022
Every question from AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Higher), June 2022 (8463): 11 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 9 marks
Calculate the mean power needed for 1 home from a wind farm, suggest reasons why wind power could not meet total UK demand, explain how oiling turbine parts affects efficiency, and explain why people should be encouraged to use energy-efficient electrical devices.
Physics · P1: Energy
- Question 2 10 marks
Describe a method to determine the density of an irregular rock, calculate its maximum and minimum density values from an uncertainty range, identify the rock type using a density table, and explain why repeating measurements improves accuracy.
Physics · Required Practicals · P3: Particle Model of Matter · Required Practicals
- Question 3 8 marks
Recall power equations relating current, potential difference, and efficiency, and calculate current and useful power output in energy transfer contexts
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 4 9 marks
Investigate the insulating properties of different materials by measuring the time taken for water temperature to decrease, calculating mass from energy transfer, and comparing thermal conductivity.
Physics · Required Practicals · Required Practicals · P1: Energy · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 5 10 marks
Explain static electricity concepts including charging by friction, electrostatic forces between like charges, zero errors in experiments, and sparks caused by potential difference.
Physics · P2: Electricity
- Question 6 10 marks
Explain the functions of step-up and step-down transformers in the National Grid and calculate the charge flow given energy transferred and potential difference.
Physics · P2: Electricity · P7: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Question 7 8 marks
Describe what an alpha particle consists of, complete a nuclear decay equation for a krypton nucleus emitting a beta particle, and explain the difference in risk between internal contamination and external irradiation by alpha radiation.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 8 11 marks
Determine the specific latent heat of vaporisation of water using experimental data, identify hazards and equipment, and explain the effects of thermal energy transfer and early evaporation on results.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 9 8 marks
Calculate the power output of a girl running up stairs given her mass, height, time, and gravitational field strength, suggest reasons why total power output is greater, and deduce the mass of a boy with different running time and equal power.
Physics · P1: Energy
- Question 10 8 marks
Calculate the maximum speed of a toy aeroplane launched from a stretched spring, and identify factors affecting its energy and distance travelled.
Physics · P1: Energy · P5: Forces
- Question 11 9 marks
Analyze hair straighteners circuits by drawing an LED symbol, explaining switch function, calculating operating time from energy and power, and explaining the effect of closing switches on power output.
Physics · P2: Electricity