AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Foundation), June 2023
Every question from AQA GCSE Physics Physics Paper 1 (Foundation), June 2023 (8463): 10 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 13 marks
Identify circuit components and errors, determine the effects of resistance changes, calculate current and resistance using given equations, and match components to their I–V characteristic graphs.
Physics · Required Practicals · P2: Electricity · Required Practicals
- Question 2 8 marks
Answer questions on the development of atomic models, alpha particle scattering by a gold nucleus, and calculate the radius of a gold nucleus.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 3 11 marks
Answer questions on isotopes, half-life, irradiation, contamination, radiation dose comparison, and nuclear fission and fusion fuels.
Physics · P4: Atomic Structure
- Question 4 10 marks
Calculate percentages of renewable electricity, determine gravitational potential energy, and relate electrical power, energy, and seasonal output variations for a hydroelectric generator.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 5 9 marks
Evaluate and improve an experimental investigation into the effectiveness of different insulating materials on the rate of cooling of hot water in bottles.
Physics · Required Practicals · P1: Energy · Required Practicals
- Question 6 8 marks
Compare energy stores during a bungee jump, calculate the elastic potential energy stored in a stretched bungee cord, and evaluate cords based on spring constant and maximum extension.
Physics · P1: Energy · P5: Forces
- Question 7 10 marks
Investigate the relationship between the pressure and volume of a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature, including plotting a graph, calculating the pressure-volume constant, and explaining gas particle behaviour.
Physics · P3: Particle Model of Matter
- Question 8 10 marks
Explain the role of a step-up transformer in the National Grid, calculate the resistance of a transmission cable using the power equation, and determine the useful energy output from the efficiency.
Physics · P1: Energy · P2: Electricity
- Question 9 7 marks
Investigate the specific heat capacity of an iron block using experimental data and a temperature-time graph, and evaluate the effect of insulation.
Physics · Required Practicals · P1: Energy · Required Practicals
- Question 10 14 marks
Explain direct potential difference, calculate charge flow and specific latent heat of fusion, and describe the changes in arrangement and movement of particles when ice melts and warms.
Physics · P2: Electricity · P3: Particle Model of Matter