AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 2 (Higher), June 2022

Every question from AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 2 (Higher), June 2022 (8463): 8 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.

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  1. Question 1 13 marks

    State factors affecting an electric car's range, recall and apply equations for acceleration, uniform acceleration, and calculate work done against air resistance.

    Physics · P5: Forces

  2. Question 2 16 marks

    Investigate the refraction and reflection of light including describing a practical method, plotting graph data, completing a ray diagram, and evaluating experimental setups.

    Physics · Required Practicals · P6: Waves · Required Practicals

  3. Question 3 13 marks

    Explain factors affecting stopping distance, interpret reaction time distribution data, calculate travel time, and distinguish between average speed and velocity on a curved road.

    Physics · P5: Forces

  4. Question 4 12 marks

    Explain the forces acting on falling hailstones reaching terminal velocity, compare their kinetic energy, and calculate the average stopping force on impact.

    Physics · P1: Energy · P5: Forces

  5. Question 5 9 marks

    Define centre of mass, calculate the mean weight of a tomato from a balance reading, determine the spring constant of a compression spring, and explain a property of the spring suitable for the balance.

    Physics · P5: Forces

  6. Question 6 11 marks

    Compare the life cycles of stars of different masses, describe red-shift, and explain how galaxy motion provides evidence for the Big Bang theory.

    Physics · P8: Space Physics (physics only)

  7. Question 7 14 marks

    Identify transformer components, calculate output potential difference, explain transformer operation, determine magnetic force direction, and calculate cable length using the motor effect equation.

    Physics · P7: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

  8. Question 8 12 marks

    Explain the equilibrium of forces on a submerged diving brick at the bottom of a pool, calculate the water density from the force on its top surface, and determine the force at a greater depth to 3 significant figures.

    Physics · P5: Forces

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