GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Higher Tier Paper 5: Physics 1H - Specimen 2018

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Specimen GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Higher Tier Physics paper 5 (1H) for 2018, designed for a 1 hour 15 minutes assessment. The paper totals 70 marks and includes instructions on using a ruler and calculator, completing answers in provided spaces, and showing working clearly. Questions cover parallel circuits and current, effects of changing resistance on lamp brightness, relationships between current, potential difference and resistance, resistance calculation, and graph sketching. Further sections assess energy stores in a remote control car, kinetic energy calculations and motor efficiency, electric-car charging economics, and diagnostic imaging using technetium-99 gamma radiation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages23

Reading Time58 min

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Section 0

Q1 Electricity: parallel lamps and resistance effects

Q2 Energy stores in a remote control car and economic comparison

Q3 Medical imaging with technetium-99 gamma radiation

SPECIMEN MATERIAL GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE: TRILOGY Higher Tier Paper 5: Physics 1H H Specimen 2018 Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: 􀁸 a ruler 􀁸 a calculator 􀁸 the Physics Equation Sheet (enclosed) . Instructions 􀁸 Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 􀁸 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information 􀁸 There are 70 marks available on this paper. 􀁸 The marks for questions are shown in brackets. 􀁸 You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate. 􀁸 You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. 􀁸 When answering questions 02.5, 04.4 and 06.4 you need to make sure that your answer:‒ is clear, logical, sensibly structured ‒ fully meets the requirements of the question ‒ shows that each separate point or step supports the overall answer. Advice 􀁸 In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. Please write clearly, in block capitals. Centre number Candidate number Surname Forename(s) Candidate signature There are no questions printed on this page SPECIMEN MATERIAL 0 1 Figure 1 shows a circuit diagram containing two identical lamps arranged in parallel. The reading on the ammeter is 186 mA. Figure 1 0 1 . 1 Which statement about the current through the lamps is true? [1 mark] Tick one box. The current through both lamp P and lamp Q is 0.093 A The current through both lamp P and lamp Q is 0.186 A The current through both lamp P and lamp Q is 0.93 A The current through both lamp P and lamp Q is 1.86 A 0 1 . 2 One of the lamps breaks and is not replaced. Which statement about the current in the other lamp is true? Tick one box. [1 mark] The current through the lamp is 0.093 A The current through the lamp is 0.186 A The current through the lamp is 0.93 A The current through the lamp is 1.86 A Figure 2 shows a circuit that can be used to alter the brightness of a lamp. Figure 2 0 1 . 3 The resistance of the variable resistor is increased. What effect will this have on the brightness of the lamp? Explain your answer. [2 marks] | | | --- | | | | | When the potential difference across the lamp is 3.3 V, the current is 0.15 A. 0 1 . 4 Write down the equation that links current, potential difference and resistance. [1 mark] Equation 0 1 . 5 Calculate the resistance of the lamp. [3 marks] | | | --- | | | Resistance = Ω 0 1 . 6 Sketch a current–potential difference graph for a filament lamp. [1 mark] Turn over for the next question 0 2 Figure 3 shows a battery operated remote control car. Figure 3 0 2 . 1 The car’s battery contains a store of energy. As the car moves, energy from one store is transferred to another store. Describe how different stores of energy change as the car moves. [2 marks] | | | --- | | | | | The car has a top speed of 12 m/s and a mass of 800 g. 0 2 . 2 Write down the equation that links kinetic energy, mass and speed. [1 mark] Equation 0 2 . 3 Calculate the maximum kinetic energy of the car. [2 marks] Maximum kinetic energy = J 0 2 . 4 Explain why having a more efficient motor increases the top speed of the car. [2 marks] | | | --- | | | | | Question 2 continues on the next page Figure 4 shows an electric car being charged. Figure 4 0 2 . 5 A driver wishes to buy a new car. Table 1 gives some data about an electric car and one with a petrol engine. Table 1 Electric car Petrol engine car Cost (£) 27 000 15 000 Running cost per year (£) 250 2 000 Average lifetime (years) 12 12 Which car would be the most economic over its 12 year lifetime? Use data from Table 1 to support your answer. You should include the difference in cost in your answer. [4 marks] | | | --- | | | | | | | | | Turn over for the next question 0 3 Some small fractures d

FAQs

What equipment is required to complete this physics specimen paper?

A ruler and a calculator are required, and the Physics Equation Sheet (enclosed) must be used.

How many marks are available and how should answers be presented?

The paper is worth 70 marks. Answers must be written clearly in block capitals, with rough work done in the book and unwanted work crossed through.

Which energy and radiation topics are included in the paper?

The paper includes energy transfers and kinetic energy for a battery operated remote control car, and it covers medical imaging using technetium-99 gamma radiation, including what gamma radiation is and why a gamma emitter is used.

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