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Magnetism and electromagnetism
08.3 · 1 mark Reversing Magnetic Field and Current The teacher reversed the direction of the magnetic field. The teacher replaced the wire in its original position. The teacher... 04.5 · 2 marks Compass evidence for Earth's magnetic field Figure 7 shows a magnetic compass used by walkers. Explain how a magnetic compass provides evidence that the Earth has a...
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Waves
08.4 · 3 marks Moving-Coil Microphone Induction Explain why the sound waves have an effect on the electric circuit. 01.2 · 6 marks Measuring Refraction Angles Accurately Describe a method the student could have used to obtain the data in Table 1. You may include a labelled diagram. 01.3 · 1 mark Light changing direction in glass Light changes direction when it enters the glass prism. What name is given to this process? 03.2 · 2 marks Value X in Table 2 calculation Calculate value X in Table 2.
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Space physics
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Forces
05.5 · 2 marks Resultant Force on a Raised Runway The runway was then raised at one end. The force acting through the string remained the same. Figure 11 shows this. Explain how... 02.4 · 1 mark Acceleration, mass and resultant force equation Write down the equation that links acceleration (), mass () and resultant force (). 02.5 · 3 marks Mass of the trolley calculation A resultant force of 0.42 N acts on a different trolley. The acceleration of the trolley is 1.2 m/s². Calculate the mass of the... 05.3 · 2 marks Meaning of inelastically deformed Describe what is meant by ‘inelastically deformed’. 06.2 · 2 marks Velocity of a freely falling stone Velocity is a vector. Describe the velocity of the stone as it falls through the air. Assume there is no air resistance. 07.3 · 2 marks Risks of large vehicle decelerations If the black box records large decelerations, it identifies that the driving may be dangerous. Explain why large decelerations...
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Energy
01.1 · 1 mark Renewable energy resource Which of the following is also a renewable energy resource? Tick (✓) one box. 06.3 · 1 mark Air energy and temperature change The mass of air in the chamber is constant. What property of air allows a small change in internal energy to cause a large... 05.1 · 2 marks Viewing position and height measurement A student measured the maximum height reached by the toy. The student placed a vertical metre rule near the toy, and observed... 05.3 · 2 marks Toy and surroundings as an energy system When the spring launches the toy into the air, the temperature of the air increases. Explain why the child’s toy on its own is... 06.4 · 1 mark Pressure-driven wheel speed The changes in pressure in the air chamber cause the wheel to turn. Suggest one way to increase the speed at which the wheel turns.
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Atomic structure
04.1 · 1 mark Scientific checking before publication The method, results and conclusions of the scientist will need to be checked by other scientists before the results of the... 04.3 · 1 mark Unit of the activity of a radioactive source The activity of a radioactive source is the rate at which the nuclei of the source decay. What is the unit for the activity of a... 04.2 · 1 mark Nuclear radiation and cancer risk There is an increased risk of cancer if the scientist is irradiated by nuclear radiation. What property of nuclear radiation...
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Electricity
02.8 · 3 marks Evaluating a body-water percentage The total resistance of the student’s legs is . A healthy body water percentage is between 45% and 65%.... 02.3 · 1 mark Current I, resistance R and potential difference V equation Write down the equation that links current , resistance and potential difference .
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