P1 Past Papers FT

Centre Number
Candidate Number
General Certificate of Secondary Education

2023–2024
Double Award Science:

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2023, MORNING
TIME
1 hour.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided at the top of this
page.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the boxed area on each page or on blank pages.
Complete in black ink only. Do not write with a gel pen.
Answer all nine questions.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The total mark for this paper is 60.
Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages indicate the marks awarded
to each question or part question.
Quality of written communication will be assessed in Question 6.
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1 Energy can be changed from one form to another.
Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change that is happening in
each case. An example has been completed for you.
Example: A speaker playing music
electrical sound
energy energy
A working microphone
energy energy
A ball rising vertically
energy energy
A battery giving energy to a device
energy energy
[6]
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2 Energy resources can be renewable or non-renewable.
(i) State what is meant by a renewable energy resource and give an example.
Example [2]
(ii) State what is meant by a non-renewable energy resource and give an

example.
Example [2]
(iii) The table below gives some ways in which energy resources can have an
environmental effect.
Place a tick (3) to show which type of energy resource is most likely to cause
each environmental effect.
Place one tick (3) per row.
Environmental effect Renewable Non-renewable
Radioactive pollution
Acid rain
Global warming
[3]
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3 The graph of distance against time for part of a train journey is shown below.
1000
Distance/m
500
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Time/s
(i) During which time period is the train travelling the fastest?
From to s
Describe the motion of the train during the time period 20 to 60 seconds.
How far does the train travel during the time period 0 to 50 seconds?
m [3]
(ii) Use values from the graph to calculate the average speed of the train during the
time period 0 to 20 seconds.
You are advised to show your working out.
Average speed = m/s [3]

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4 (a) Complete the following statement of Hooke’s law.
The of a spring is directly
proportional to the , provided that
the of proportionality is not exceeded. [3]
(b) A spring has an unstretched length of 2 cm, as shown in Diagram 1.
2 cm
6 cm
8N
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
When a force of 8 N is applied to the spring, its length increases to 6 cm as

shown in Diagram 2.
Use the information given to calculate the spring constant of the spring.
Spring constant = N/cm [4]

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5 Camels have feet that cover a large area so that they do not sink into soft sand.
A camel has 4 feet and each one covers an area of 250 cm2.
The camel has a weight of 8000 N and is standing on all four feet.
Calculate the pressure exerted by the camel on the ground.
You are advised to show clearly your working out.
Do not change any units.
Pressure = N/cm2 [4]
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6 This question is about the densities of solids, liquids and gases and the distances
between the particles in each state of matter.
Which state of matter generally has the lowest, intermediate (middle) and highest
density?
Describe the average distance between the particles in each state.
In this question you will be assessed on your written communication skills

including the use of specialist scientific terms.
Lowest density
State of matter with lowest density:
Average distance between the particles (smallest, intermediate or largest):
Intermediate density
State of matter with intermediate density:
Highest density
State of matter with highest density:
[6]
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7 (a) An object is travelling at a constant speed in a straight line.
The forward force acting on the object is 55 N.
What is the size of the backward force acting on the object?
Backward force = N
The forward force on the object remains at 55 N and the backward force
changes to 40 N.
What is the size of the resultant force acting on the object?
Resultant force = N [2]
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(b) A van is driven in a straight line along a road.
The van and its contents have a mass of 2300 kg.

There is a resultant force of 4830 N acting on the van.
Calculate the acceleration of the van.
Include the unit in your answer.
Acceleration = [4]
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8 (a) An object of mass 1 kg is placed on a table.
What is the name given to the force due to the pull of gravity on the object?
What is the size of this force acting on the 1 kg object?
Force = N [2]
(b) (i) A pram is pushed along a path.
The pram is pushed with a constant force of 40 N and 1200 J of work is

done.
Calculate the distance moved by the pram.
Distance = m [3]
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(ii) 1200 J of work is done in pushing the pram for one minute.
Calculate the power produced during this time.
Include the unit in your answer.
Power = [5]
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9 (a) A uniform metre rule with boxes A and B is balanced at its midpoint as shown
below.
A B
pivot
(i) Which box, A or B, has the greater mass?
The moment produced by box A is 12 Ncm.
What is the size and direction of the moment produced by box B?
Size = Ncm
Direction = [3]
(ii) Box A is moved closer to the pivot.
In which direction should box B be moved so that the metre rule remains
balanced?
[1]
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(b) Another uniform metre rule is balanced at its midpoint as shown below.
45 cm d
pivot
2N 3N
Use the Principle of Moments to calculate the distance, d, between the 3 N force
and the pivot.
Distance, d = cm [4]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2022–2023

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
THURSDAY 25 MAY 2023, MORNING
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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Complete the boxes to show the useful energy change that is happening in each of
the cases below.
An example has been completed for you.
Example: A petrol engine
chemical kinetic
energy energy
A light bulb
energy energy
A microphone
energy energy
Rubbing your hands together to keep warm.
energy energy
[6]
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2 This question is about energy resources.
(i) What is a non-renewable energy resource?
[1]
(ii) The names of some energy resources are given in the box below.
natural gas tidal wind
nuclear hydroelectricity coal
Energy resources can be renewable or non-renewable.
Place each of the energy resources above into the correct column in the table.
Renewable Non-renewable
[6]
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3 A swimmer is taking part in a race.
(i) The swimmer begins the final stage of the race moving at a speed of 1.1 m/s.
She finishes the race at a speed of 1.7 m/s.
Calculate the average speed of the swimmer during this final stage of the race.
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(ii) The time taken for the swimmer to change her speed from 1.1 m/s to 1.7 m/s is
3 seconds.
Calculate the rate of change of speed of the swimmer during this time.
Rate of change of speed = m/s2 [3]
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4 (a) Below are some statements about mass and weight.
Write true or false beside each statement as appropriate.
Mass is a force.
Weight is measured in newtons.
Mass is defined as the amount of matter in an object. [3]
(b) A metal cube has a mass of 36 g and a volume of 4.5 cm3.
Calculate the density of the cube and give the unit.
Density = [4]
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5 (a) Two objects are shown below.
A B
Place a cross (7) in the position of the centre of gravity of each object. [2]
(b) A 3 N force is applied to a door handle as shown below.
15 cm
pivot
3N
Calculate the moment produced by the 3 N force.
Moment = N cm [3]
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6 Atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons.
For each of these particles, state:
• their location within the atom;

• their relative mass.

Proton:
Neutron:
Electron:
[6]
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7 This question is about nuclear fission.
(i) Name a suitable fuel for nuclear fission.
[1]
(ii) State fully what must happen first for a nucleus to undergo fission.
[2]
(iii) Nuclear fission releases energy. State two other things that are produced by a
nuclear fission reaction.
[2]
(iv) A nuclear fission reaction can cause many further fissions to happen.
What is the name given to this process?
[1]
(v) A major incident at a nuclear power plant could cause huge economic, health
and environmental damage.
Name a country in which such an incident has occurred.
[1]
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8 The graph of distance against time for part of a motorbike journey is shown below.
200
Distance/m 100
0
0 10 20 30 40
Time/s
(i) During which time period is the motorbike travelling the fastest?
From to s
Give a reason for your answer.
Describe the motion of the motorbike from 25 to 40 seconds.
[3]
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(ii) Use values from the graph to calculate the average speed of the motorbike
during the time period from 10 to 25 seconds.
Give your answer to one decimal place.
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9 (a) Hooke’s Law states the relationship between the force applied and the extension
of a spring, provided that a certain point is not exceeded.
What is the name of this point?
[1]
(b) A graph of force against extension for three different springs is shown below.
A
B
Force
Extension
State which spring you would expect to have the smallest spring constant and
give a reason for your choice.
Spring
Reason
[2]
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(c) A piece of gym equipment has five identical springs.
Each spring has an unstretched length of 50 cm.
A stretching force of 60 N is applied and this force is shared equally by all five
springs.
Each spring extends to a length of 58 cm.
Calculate the spring constant of one of the springs and give its unit.
Spring constant = [5]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2022–2023

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023, MORNING
TIME
1 hour.
page.

Quality of written communication will be assessed in Question 7(a).
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1 Many devices change energy from one form to another.
(a) Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change the device is
designed to bring about.
One example has been completed for you.
A heater.
electrical heat
energy energy

A candle.
energy energy

A loudspeaker.
energy energy

[4]
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(b) A load is raised by a crane as shown.
load
The load rises at a constant speed.

Complete the table below for the load being raised by placing ticks (3) in the
correct boxes.
Use only one tick (3) per row.
Increases Decreases Stays the same
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
[2]
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2 (i) It is important to understand the difference between mass and weight.
Complete the sentence below.
Mass is the amount of in an object.
When the object sits on a table, a downward force, W, acts on it.
What name is given to this force, W, and what causes it?
Name of force, W
caused by [3]
(ii) The force shown in the diagram above is 2 N.

What is the size of the force the table exerts on the object?
Force = N
State the direction of this force.
Direction [2]
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3 (i) A car jack raises a car so that the wheel can be changed.
The useful energy output in lifting the car is 1680 J.
The mechanic puts 5600 J of energy into the car jack.
Calculate the efficiency of the car jack.
Efficiency = [3]
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(ii) 1680 J of work are done by the car jack.
The force exerted by the car jack is 4200 N.
Calculate the height the car is raised.
Height = m [3]
(iii) Express your answer to part (ii) in cm.
Height = cm [1]
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4 (a) A block of wood with its dimensions is shown below.
8 cm
4 cm
5 cm
Its mass is 96 g.
By first finding the volume of the block, calculate its density.
Density = g/cm3 [5]
(b) Nitrogen can exist in three different forms, solid, liquid and gas.
Place them in order of increasing density by writing the words solid, liquid and
gas, in the boxes below.
Increasing density
[2]
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5 Shown below are distance-time graphs for father and son cyclists.
50
40 father
30
Distance/m
20
son
10
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Time/s
(a) (i) Without doing a calculation, how can you tell from the graph that the father
is cycling faster than the son?
[1]
(ii) How far has the father cycled after 8 seconds?
Distance = m [1]
(iii) How far apart are father and son after 8 seconds?
Distance apart = m [1]
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(b) Use the graph to find the son’s speed.

Speed = m/s [3]
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6 The diagram shows a neutral atom of an element X.
(a) (i) State the mass number.
Mass number =
State the number of neutral particles.

Number =
State the atomic number.
Atomic number =
[3]
(ii) The nucleus of element X can be described using the notation below.
Insert the correct numbers in the two boxes.
X
[1]
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(iii) If the neutral atom, X, is to become a positive ion what must happen to it?
[2]
(b) What are isotopes? Give your answer in terms of atomic number and mass
number.
[2]
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7 (a) Radiation may be used in industry, medicine and agriculture.
Sources with different half-lives are used in each case below.
You are asked to consider the type of radiation emitted (alpha, beta or gamma)
and in each case give a suitable half-life (long or short).

Radiation can be used to trace a leak in an underground pipe.

The detector is above ground.
Radiation emitted
Half-life
Smoke alarms are installed in many households.
Radiation emitted
Half-life
An isotope is injected into the bloodstream so that the flow of blood through the
body can be monitored.
Radiation emitted
Half-life
[6]
(b) Why do some nuclei disintegrate?
[1]
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8 A speedboat moves with a constant acceleration of 3 m/s2.
The mass of the speedboat is 750 kg.
(i) Calculate the resultant force acting on the speedboat.
(ii) Calculate the weight of the speedboat.
Weight of speedboat = N [2]

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(iii) State what will happen to the speed of the boat when the size of the engine
force is equal to the size of the resistive forces combined.
Tick (3) the correct box below.
The speed will increase.
The speed will be constant.
The speed will decrease. [1]
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9(i) A student carries out an experiment with a spiral spring to obtain readings of
force and extension.
The graph of her results is shown.
3
Force/N
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
Extension/mm
Find the gradient of the graph and give its unit.
Gradient =
What property of the spring does the gradient represent?
[5]
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(ii) The student wants to find the extension of the same spring when the force is
16 N.
The spring has not reached the limit of proportionality when the force is 16 N.
Use your answer to part (i) to find the extension of the spring when the force is
16 N.
Extension = mm [3]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2022–2023

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2022, MORNING
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change that takes place.
Example: A microphone
sound electrical
energy energy
© Getty Images
An electric fan
energy energy
© Getty Images
A burning gas stove
energy energy
© Getty Images
A solar cell
energy energy
[6]
© Getty Images
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2 This question is about energy resources.
(i) What is a renewable energy resource?
[1]
(ii) Energy resources can be renewable or non-renewable.
wind tidal coal nuclear
Place each of these energy resources in the correct column below. [4]
(iii) Energy resources can affect the environment.
Which one of the four energy resources given above can cause acid rain?
[1]
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3 (a) Three uniform objects are placed on a level surface as shown below.
A B C
Place a cross (X) in the position of the centre of gravity of object A.
Which object, A, B or C, is the least stable?
Object
[3]
(b) A force acts on a see-saw as shown below.
4.0 m
2.0 m
250 N
Calculate the moment created by the 250 N force.

Moment = Nm [3]
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4 (a) A shopping trolley is pushed at a constant speed. The forces acting on the trolley
are shown below.
Force X
Force Y
© Getty Images
What is the name of force Y that opposes the motion of the trolley?
If force X is positive, then how would force Y be best described?

Tick (3) the correct box.
positive
negative
neutral
[2]
(b) Another shopping trolley, of mass 22 kg, is used to carry a load of 15 kg.
It is pushed so that it accelerates at 2 m/s2.
Calculate the resultant force acting on the trolley and its load.

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5 (i) A metal statue has a mass of 351 000 kg and a volume of 45 m3.
© Getty Images
Calculate the density of the metal statue and give the unit.
Density = [4]
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(ii) The statue shown was made by pouring liquid metal into a mould and
allowing it to harden and become solid metal.
Complete the sections below by putting a tick (3) in the correct box.
The density of liquid metal is generally:
greater than the density of solid metal;
less than the density of solid metal;
the same as the density of solid metal.
This is because the distances between the particles in the liquid metal are
generally:
greater than the distances between particles in solid metal;
less than the distances between particles in solid metal;
the same as the distances between particles in solid metal. [2]
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6 The following question is about the harm that radioactive emissions can cause.

Radioactive emissions can be dangerous because of a process called ionisation.
What is ionisation?
What harm can ionisation cause to the human body?
What is background radiation?
State one type of human behaviour that adds significantly to background radiation.
Some homes have to be well ventilated because of the presence of a particular

radioactive gas. Name this gas.
[6]
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7 Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons.
(a) A potassium atom is described below.
39
K
19
Complete the table below to show the number of each particle in the
potassium atom.
Particle Number
Proton
Neutron
Electron
What is the overall charge on the potassium atom?
[4]
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(b) (i) Explain, in terms of particles, what an isotope is.
[2]
An isotope of carbon is described below.
14
C
6
(ii) What is the atomic number and the mass number of this isotope?
Atomic number =
Mass number = [2]
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8 The graph of distance against time for part of a bike journey is shown below.
150
100
Distance/m
50
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Time/s
(i) During which time period is the bike travelling the fastest?
to s
Reason
Describe the motion of the bike during the time period 35 to 50 seconds.
How far has the bike travelled during the time period 0 to 30 seconds?
m [4]
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(ii) Use values from the graph to calculate the speed of the bike during the first
25 seconds.
Speed = m/s [4]
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9 (a) This question is about the efficiency of a light bulb.
© Getty Images
The light bulb uses 600 J of electrical energy.

450 J of energy are wasted.
Calculate the efficiency of the light bulb.
Efficiency = [4]
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(b) A drawer can be opened to a maximum distance of 60 cm.
To open the drawer fully, 0.72 J of work is done.
Calculate the force used to open the drawer fully.
Force = N [4]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2021–2022

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
TUESDAY 7 JUNE, MORNING
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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1 (a) This question is about different types of energy.
What type of energy is contained in petrol?
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energy
Other than sound, what is the energy produced when an object is pulled over a
rough surface?
rough surface
pull
Source: Chief Examiner
energy
In the example of the microphone below, state the input and the output energy.
© Getty Images
Input energy
Output energy [4]

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(b) Complete the sentences below for a catapult.
© Getty Images
The stretched catapult stores energy.
This energy is changed to energy
and energy of the stone as it travels
upwards. [3]
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2 Energy resources may be renewable or non-renewable.
(a) In the table below indicate whether the resource is renewable or non-renewable.
Write R beside the resource which is renewable.

Write N beside the resource which is non-renewable.
Renewable (R) or
Resource
non-renewable (N)
wood
geothermal heat
natural gas
nuclear
[4]
(b) Which two statements below could be applied to a non-renewable energy

resource?
Tick (3) two boxes.
The resource can be replaced within a lifetime.
The resource can cause acid rain.
The resource will run out some day.
The resource will never run out. [2]
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3 A student carries out an experiment to find the density of a cube.
4 cm
4 cm
4 cm
(i) Calculate the volume of the cube.

Volume = cm3 [2]
The cube has a mass of 192 g.
(ii) Calculate its density.

Density = g/cm3 [3]

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4 (a) A block of concrete is pulled over a rough surface by a force of 40 N.
concrete block
rough surface
40 N
8N
The frictional force exerted by the rough surface is 8 N.
(i) Calculate the resultant force acting on the block.
The block moves a distance of 5 m.
(ii) Use your answer to part (i) to calculate the useful work done on the block.
Work done = J [3]
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(b) A machine does 520 J of work in 13 seconds. Calculate the power of the
machine.
Power = W [3]
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5 (i) What do you understand by the centre of gravity of an object?
[2]
A cube has sides of 4 cm and is placed on a beam of length 25 cm as shown.

The left hand end of the beam is fixed.
4 cm
pivot cube
beam
25 cm
(ii) Starting at the correct point, draw an arrow on the cube to represent its
weight. [2]
(iii) Calculate the distance from the centre of the cube to the pivot.
Distance = cm [1]
(iv) The cube has a weight of 20 N.

Use your answer to (iii) to calculate the moment exerted by the cube about the
pivot.
Give your answer in Ncm.
Moment = Ncm [3]

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6 A footballer kicks a ball of mass 0.5 kg into the air.
© Getty Images
(a) At one point the ball has a speed of 8 m/s.

Calculate the kinetic energy of the ball at this point.
Kinetic energy = J [3]
(b) On another occasion the footballer kicks the ball to a height of 5 m.

Calculate the potential energy of the ball.
Remember the mass of the ball is 0.5 kg.
Potential energy = J [3]

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7 The distance–time graph for a cycle journey is shown below.
60
40
Distance/m
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Time/s
(i) During what time interval is the cyclist travelling fastest?
s to s [1]

(ii) Calculate his speed during the last 25 seconds of his journey.
Speed = m/s [4]
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12
10
8
Speed/
6
m/s
0
0 1 2 3 4
Time/s
Calculate the rate of change of speed and give its unit.
Rate of change of speed = [5]
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8 In the following question you are asked to name, in words, the three types of
radiation that may be emitted by radioactive nuclei.
For each type of radiation state its relative charge, if any.

Radiation 1
Radiation 2
Radiation 3
[6]
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9 (i) Explain the meaning of the term half-life.
[2]
(ii) A radioactive substance has a half-life of 3 days.
Initially the substance has 14 000 undecayed nuclei.
By first finding the number of undecayed nuclei after 9 days, calculate the
number of nuclei which have decayed in this time.
Number of decayed nuclei = [3]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2021–2022

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change that is happening in
each case. An example has been completed for you.
Example: A radio
electrical sound
energy energy
A falling ball
energy energy
A microphone
energy energy
Burning wood
energy energy
[6]
© Getty Images
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2 This question is about the efficiency of a television.
© Getty Images
A television produces 5400 J of useful light and sound energy. The electrical input
energy is 9000 J.
(i) Calculate the efficiency of the television.
Efficiency = [3]
(ii) Circle the correct unit, if any, for efficiency.
joule watt no unit

[1]
(iii) How much energy is wasted by the television?
J [1]
(iv) In what form is this energy wasted?
[1]
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3 (a) A car is driven in a straight line. The forces acting on the car are shown below.
500 N 2900 N
© Getty Images
(i) What is the size of the resultant force acting on the car?
(ii) In which direction does this resultant force act?
Direction = [1]
(b) Another car accelerates forwards. The car has a mass of 1400 kg.
(i) Calculate the resultant force that must be produced to cause the car to
accelerate at 2 m/s2.
(ii) Later in the car’s journey, it is travelling at a constant speed in a straight line.
What is the size of the resultant force acting on the car at this time?

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4 A rock has a mass of 440 kg.
(i) Calculate the weight of the rock.
Weight = N [2]
(ii) The volume of the rock is 0.16 m3.
Calculate the density of the rock and give the unit.
Do not change the units of any quantities given in the question.
Density = [4]
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5 The graph of distance against time for part of a bike journey is shown below.
150
100
Distance/m
50
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Time/s
(i) Describe the motion of the bike during the time period 25 to 35 seconds.
[1]
(ii) During which time period is the bike travelling the fastest?
to s [1]
(iii) How far has the bike travelled after 30 seconds?
m [1]
(iv) Use values from the graph to calculate the speed of the bike over the first
25 seconds.
Speed = m/s [3]
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6 This question is about the properties of radiation which comes from radioactive
sources.

Which type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power and what material is best
at blocking it?
Which type of radiation is least penetrating and what is its range in air?
What do we call the activity which is detected when no radioactive source is

present?
How is this activity accounted for when measuring the activity of a radioactive source
which is present?
[6]
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(a) Complete the table below to show the relative mass and charge of each particle.
Particle Relative mass Relative charge
Proton
Neutron
Electron
[6]
(b) The nucleus of a phosphorus atom is described below.
31
15
P
Complete the table below to show the number of each particle in the nucleus of
the phosphorus atom.
Particle Number
Proton
Neutron
Electron
What is the value of the mass number of this phosphorus atom?
[4]
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8 (a) This question is about nuclear energy.
For nuclear fission of a uranium nucleus to occur, it must first absorb a particle.
Name this particle.
Which nuclear process is the source of a star’s energy?
Name an isotope of hydrogen that can be used as a fuel for nuclear fusion.
What is the major by-product of nuclear fusion?
State an environmental advantage of producing energy by nuclear fusion.
[5]
(b) How much more energy per kg does nuclear fusion release when compared to
the energy released by nuclear fission?
Circle your answer.
4 4000 4 000 000 times
State two difficulties that must be overcome before nuclear fusion can be used
to produce energy on a commercial scale on Earth.
1.
2. [3]
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9 (a) State Hooke’s Law in words. Do not use symbols in your answer.
[2]
(b) When a force of 6 N is applied to a spring it has a total length of 12 cm.
12 cm
6N
© Getty Images
The spring has an unstretched length of 8 cm.
Calculate the spring constant.

Spring constant = N/cm [4]

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2021–2022

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER, MORNING
TIME
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1 A student uses a portable computer to access the internet.
Source: © Getty Images
(i) Where is the energy stored in the portable computer?
Name two useful forms of energy the portable computer produces.
energy and energy. [3]
(ii) A trolley is held at rest at the top of a runway and then released. At the bottom it
hits a block of wood that is fixed to the runway.
Complete the energy transfer diagram below to show the energy changes that
take place when the trolley is released. One box has been completed for you.
changes to
changes to
energy
energy kinetic energy
and energy
at the top of the runway down the runway
when it hits the block
[3]
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2 (i) A brass cube has the dimensions shown.
3 cm
3 cm
3 cm
The cube has a mass of 235 g.
By first finding the volume of the cube, calculate its density, in g/cm3, to the
nearest whole number.
Volume = cm3
Density = g/cm3 [6]
(ii) A hole is now drilled through the cube thereby reducing its mass.
How will this affect its density? Circle your answer below.
density increases density decreases density remains the same

[1]
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3 An electric oven produces 2000 J of heat every second.
Each second 200 J of energy escapes as waste heat from the oven.
Calculate the efficiency of the oven.
Efficiency =
Tick () the box which gives the correct unit for efficiency, if any.
joules watts no unit [5]
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4 Three identical toy vans, A, B and C are shown below with different forces acting on
them.
5N 5N
A
1N 4N
B
0.5 N 3N
C
(i) Which van, A, B or C, will have the greatest acceleration?
Van
Which van, A, B or C, could be travelling at constant speed?
Van [2]
(ii) Another van of mass 1.25 kg accelerates at 2 m/s2.
Calculate the resultant force acting on it.
Force = N [3]
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5 (a) An atom has an atomic number of 1 and a mass number of 3.
Use the following symbols to complete the diagram of the atom below.
Make sure your symbols are drawn clearly.
Neutron
Electron
Proton nucleus

[6]
(b) (i) What is a beta (β) particle?
From which part of the atom does it come?
[2]
(ii) A scientist accidentally touches a source of alpha radioactivity.
Why is alpha radiation less dangerous than the other types of radiation in
this situation?
[1]
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6 Below is the distance-time graph for a cycle journey.
20
D
15
Distance/m
10
B C
A
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time/s
(a) Describe the motion of the cyclist during AB.
Choose your answer from the following by placing a tick (3) in the correct box.
Travelling at constant speed
At rest
Travelling with a constant rate of change of speed
Without doing a calculation, how can you tell that the cyclist is travelling slower
in CD than in AB?
[2]
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(b) (i) State the distance travelled in the first 4 seconds.
Distance = m [1]
(ii) Use the graph to calculate the average speed of the cyclist over the first 5
seconds of the journey.
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7 This question is about renewable and non-renewable energy resources.

State what is meant by a renewable energy resource and give an example.
Renewable energy
Example
Give two examples of non-renewable energy resources.
To which group, renewable or non-renewable, do fossil fuels belong?
Give an environmental disadvantage of using non-renewable energy resources.
[6]
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8 A gardener pushes a lawnmower over his lawn.
He exerts an average force of 24 N.
By the time he has finished mowing he has done 2160 J of work.
(a) (i) How far has the gardener pushed the mower in doing this work?
Distance = m [3]
(ii) Express your answer to (a) (i) in km.
Distance = km [1]
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(b) On another occasion the gardener does 72 000 J of work in 15 minutes.
Calculate his power.
Power = W [4]
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9 A uniform piece of wood 100 cm long is held in a horizontal position by exerting an
upwards vertical force of 5 N as shown.
5N
Pivot 100 cm
X
F 10 cm
(i) Another vertical downwards force, F, acts at the midpoint, X, of the piece of
wood.
What is the name of the force F?
What name is given to the point X?
[2]
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(ii) Record the following distances:
Pivot to the point X =
Pivot to the 5 N force =
Use the Principle of Moments and the values recorded above to calculate the
force F acting at X.
Force F = N [6]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
Assessment
Assessment Level of Control:
TIME Tick the relevant box (3)
1 hour. Controlled Conditions

Other
page.

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Describe the main energy change in the examples below.
An electric heater.
Electrical heat
energy to energy.
A spring operated toy car.
energy to energy.
A campfire.
energy to energy.
A loudspeaker.
energy to energy. [6]

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2 Energy resources may be renewable or non-renewable.
(a) Which two of the following statements could be applied to a renewable energy
resource?
Place a tick (3) in each correct box.
The resource can be used over and over again.
The resource will never run out.
The resource can be replenished within a human lifetime.
The resource causes great harm to the environment. [2]
(b) In the table below indicate whether the resource is renewable or non-renewable.
Write R beside the resource which is renewable.
Write N beside the resource which is non-renewable.
Renewable (R) or
Resource
Non-renewable (N)
wood
hydroelectricity
nuclear
tidal
[4]
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3 A student carries out an experiment to find the density of a liquid in g/cm3.
She obtains the following readings.
Mass of liquid + container = 760 g
Volume of liquid = 700
(a) Insert the unit for volume of liquid on the line above.
What piece of laboratory apparatus would you use to find the volume of the
liquid?
What other mass reading is needed to allow the student to find the density of the
liquid?
[3]
(b) The mass of the liquid in this experiment is 560 g.

Calculate the density of the liquid.
Density = g/cm3 [3]
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4 Two runners, 160 m apart, start to run directly towards one another at the same
speed.
© Getty Images
(i) What distance has each runner travelled when they pass?
m [1]
(ii) The runners pass each other 20 seconds after starting.
Calculate the speed of each runner.
Speed = m/s [3]
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(iii) Which graph below represents the speed-time graph of each runner?
Choose your answer by placing a tick (3) in the correct box.
Speed
Speed
Speed
Time Time Time
[1]
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5 (a) State the Principle of Conservation of Energy.
[2]
A ball is thrown vertically into the air.

The diagram gives information about the ball’s potential energy, Ep, and kinetic
energy, Ek, at two positions A and B.
Position A is at the top of the ball’s motion.

Position B is one third of the full height of the ball’s motion.
A
Ep = 90 J
Ek = 0 J
h Ep = J
B Ek = J
h/3
ground
(b) (i) What is the ball’s speed at position A?
Speed at A = m/s
Fill in the remaining values of potential energy and kinetic energy at

position B. [3]
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(ii) A ball has a mass of 1.5 kg and is at a height of 4 m.
Calculate the potential energy of the ball.
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6 (a) Name the three particles which make up an atom.
For each particle state its relative charge.

Particle 1
Particle 2
Particle 3
[6]
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(b) The nucleus of an element X may be written as shown below.
A
X
Z
Complete the statements below.
A is the number.
Z is the number.
Consider an isotope of X.
Which of the three, A, X or Z, will have changed?
Answer = [3]
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7 Fission and fusion are nuclear reactions which produce energy.
The diagram represents one type of nuclear reaction where B is the nuclear fuel.
B D
A
Source: Principal Examiner
(a) What nuclear process is represented above?
Process [1]

(b) Name the particle A.
Particle A [1]
(c) What happens to particle A when it strikes B?
[1]

(d) Name a fuel represented by B.
Fuel B [1]
(e) The particles labelled D in the diagram play an important role in the nuclear
reaction. What is this role?
[1]
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8 A concrete block is pulled up a ramp onto a trailer.
trailer
2.0 m
400 N
concrete 0.8 m
block
ramp
(a) Use the information shown in the diagram to calculate the work done by the
400 N force.
Work done = J [4]
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(b) On another occasion 600 J of useful work is done on a different block of
concrete.
The efficiency of the process is 0.8.
Calculate the total input energy needed to do this work.
Total input energy = J [3]
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9 The speed-time graph for part of a bike journey is shown below.
15
10
Speed/
m/s
0
0 10 20 30 40
Time/s
(i) Describe the motion of the bike during the time interval 10 s to 18 s.
Between which times is the bike stopped?
to s [2]
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(ii) Calculate the bike’s rate of change of speed between 21 and 28 seconds.
(iii) How far does the bike travel between 10 and 18 seconds?
Distance travelled = m [3]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2020–2021

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2020, MORNING
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change that occurs in each
case.
Example: A toaster
electrical heat
energy energy
©Gettyimages
A falling ball
energy energy
©CCEA
A microphone
energy energy

©Gettyimages
A battery
energy energy
©Gettyimages
[6]
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2 (a) An object falls a vertical distance of 80 m in 4 seconds.
Calculate the average speed of the object during this time.
(b) The rate of change of speed of a falling object may be calculated.

Complete the equation below by inserting words in the boxes and the correct
sign in the circle.
speed speed
Rate of change of speed =
[3]
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3 (a) When a driver turns the steering wheel of a car the force applied by him creates
a moment about the pivot (centre of the wheel) as shown.
6N
pivot
force exerted
by driver
40 cm
Source: ©Gettyimages
The driver exerts a force of 6 N.

State the direction of this moment.

Calculate the size of the moment created by the driver about the pivot.
Moment = Ncm [5]
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(b) Three objects are placed on a level surface as shown.
Mark, with an X, the position of the centre of gravity of each object. [3]
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4 (a) A resultant force acts on an object and causes it to accelerate.
What will happen to the acceleration if the resultant force is doubled?
Place a tick (3) in the correct box.
The size of the acceleration halves
The size of the acceleration doubles
The size of the acceleration stays the same [1]
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(b) (i) A cross-country skier accelerates forward.
The skier has a mass of 65 kg and his equipment has a mass of 15 kg.
Calculate the resultant force that must be produced to cause the skier and
his equipment to accelerate at 2 m/s2.
(ii) The force produced by the skier has a positive value.

What word best describes the value of friction acting on the skier as he
moves?
Place a tick in the correct box.
Positive
Negative
Neutral [1]
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5 A games console uses 3000 J of electrical energy.
(i) Useful output energy totals 2100 J. Calculate how much energy is wasted.
Wasted energy = J [1]
(ii) Calculate the efficiency of the games console.
Efficiency =
Place a tick (3) in the correct box to indicate the correct unit, if any, for your
answer.
joule watt no unit newton
[4]
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6 You are asked to give an account of nuclear fusion.

In your answer you should include:
a naturally occurring body which uses fusion as its source of energy;
the names of the two isotopes of hydrogen that could be used for nuclear fusion on
earth;
where these isotopes are widely available;
an environmental advantage of producing energy from nuclear fusion rather than

fossil fuels;
the major by-product of nuclear fusion.
[6]
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(a) Complete the table below to show the location of each particle in an atom.
Particle Location
proton
neutron
electron
[3]
(b) The cobalt atom is represented below.
60
Co
27
Complete the table below to show the number of each particle in the cobalt
atom.
Particle Number
proton
neutron
electron
[3]
(c) Define an isotope in terms of particles.
[2]
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8 (i) A man lifts a suitcase of mass 12 kg onto a shelf 2.2 m high.
Calculate the potential energy of the suitcase when it is on the shelf.
2.2 m
Source: ©CCEA
(ii) The shelf breaks and the suitcase falls vertically to the ground.
Place ticks (3) in boxes below to describe the energy of the suitcase as it falls.
Increases Decreases Stays the same
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Total energy
To complete the table above you have to use an important principle of physics.
State the name of the principle.
[4]
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9 A weightlifter lifts some weights.
(a) The weightlifter lifts the weights through a vertical height of 210 cm and in doing
so does 630 J of work.
Calculate the force used to lift the weights.
Force = N [4]
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(b) On another occasion, the weightlifter does 720 J of work to lift weights.
She takes 0.5 seconds.
Calculate the average power produced as she lifts the weights.
Average power = W [3]
(c) Another weightlifter develops 2300 W of power lifting some weights.

How much energy does the weightlifter transfer in one second?
Energy transferred in one second = J [1]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2019–2020

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change that is taking place.
Toaster
electrical heat
energy energy
© Getty Images
Ball falling from a height
energy energy
Microphone
energy energy
© Getty Images
Burning coal
energy energy
[6]
© Getty Images
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2 (a) The graph of distance against time for part of a car journey is shown below.
300
200
Distance/m
100
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Time/s
(i) During which time period is the car travelling the fastest?
to seconds [1]
(ii) How far has the car travelled after 90 seconds?
m [1]
(iii) Describe the car’s motion during the time period 50 – 60 seconds.
[1]
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(iv) Use values from the graph to calculate the average speed of the car over
the first 20 seconds.
(b) On another occasion, the car starts at rest and increases its speed to 27 m/s
over a time of 9 seconds.
Calculate the rate of change of speed of the car.
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3 This question is about the efficiency of electrical appliances.
(a) An electric light bulb produces 20 J of light energy. The electrical input energy is
100 J.
(i) How much energy is wasted?
J [1]
(ii) In what form is this energy wasted?
[1]
(b) The input electrical energy to a kettle is 2400 J.

The kettle uses 1920 J of this energy to boil water.
© Getty Images
Calculate the efficiency of the electric kettle.

Efficiency = [3]
(c) Circle the correct unit, if any, for efficiency.
joule watt no unit [1]

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4 (a) A car is moving forwards in a straight line.
The forces acting on the car at three different times are shown below.
600 N 3000 N
A
600 N 100 N
B
600 N 600 N
C
© Getty Images
Complete the table below by inserting the letter that applies to each description.
Description A, B or C
Car is travelling at a constant speed
Car’s speed is increasing at a steady rate
Car is slowing down

[3]
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(b) A cross-country skier accelerates forward.
© Getty Images
The skier and his equipment have a combined mass of 65 kg. Calculate the
resultant force that must be produced to cause him to accelerate at 2 m/s2.
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56
5 An atom of iron can be described using the notation
26
Fe .
Complete the table below for a neutral atom of iron stating:
• the name of the missing particle;

• the number of each particle;
• their locations within the atom.
Name of particle Number of particles Location
Nucleus
Neutron
Electron
[6]
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6 This question is about radioactivity.
(i) Why are some nuclei radioactive?
[1]
(ii) Three types of radiation are emitted by radioactive sources.
Use lines to match each of the statements to the correct type of radiation.
Radiation Statement
alpha electromagnetic wave of high energy
beta fast electron
gamma consists of two protons and two neutrons

[3]
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(iii) The diagram below shows different types of radiation emitted by three
radioactive sources. In each case the radiation passes through, or is absorbed
by, different materials.
Radioactive
B
sources
Thin sheet Thin sheet Sheet of

of paper of aluminium lead
State the type of radiation, (alpha, beta or gamma) being emitted by the source
in each case.
Source A:
Source B:
Source C: [3]
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7 A stone has a density of 8 g/cm3 and a mass of 640 g.
graduated cylinder
220 cm3
stone
It is placed in a large measuring cylinder which contains 220 cm3 of water.
(i) Calculate the volume of the stone.
Volume = cm3 [3]
(ii) Calculate the final reading on the measuring cylinder.
Final reading = cm3 [1]

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8 (a) In this question you are asked to state the Principle of Conservation of Energy
and then describe two energy changes which occur when an archer shoots an
arrow horizontally into a target.
© Getty Images
In this question you will be assessed on the quality of your written

communication skills including the use of specialist scientific terms.
The Principle of Conservation of Energy.
The energy stored in the bow after the arrow is pulled back.
The energy gained by the arrow as it leaves the bow.
The energy change which takes place when the arrow strikes the target.
[6]
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(b) A constant force of 210 N is used to pull a box along a level surface at constant
speed.
210 N
Calculate how far the box is moved if 630 J of work is done.
Distance moved = m [3]
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9 A drawing pin is pushed into a notice board.
notice board
area of drawing
pin tip = 0.01 cm2 area of drawing
pin head = 0.8 cm2
© Getty Images
(a) Calculate the pressure the drawing pin exerts on the notice board when it is
pushed with a force of 2 N.
Include the unit with your answer.
Do not change any of the units given in the question when doing your
calculation.
Pressure = [4]
Unit = [1]
(b) Explain fully, in terms of pressure, why the design of the drawing pin tip makes it
easy to push it into the notice board.
[2]
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2019–2020

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
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1 An electric heater is designed to change energy from one form to another.
Electrical energy to heat energy.
Complete the following to describe the energy change each device is designed to
bring about.
(i) Loudspeaker
(ii) Match
(iii) Petrol engine

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2 (a) (i) Define the term renewable energy.
[1]
(ii) Give two examples of renewable energy resources.
1.
2. [2]
(b) Coal is an example of a fossil fuel.
(i) Give the name of another fossil fuel.
[1]
(ii) State a major way in which coal pollutes the environment.
[1]
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3 (a) What do you understand by the term centre of gravity?
[2]
(b) The weight of the uniform barrier arm in the diagram below is 60 N.
200 cm
pivot
barrier arm
(i) Beginning at the correct point, draw an arrow to indicate the direction of the
weight of the barrier arm. [2]
(ii) Calculate the moment, in Ncm, exerted by the weight about the pivot.
Moment = Ncm [3]
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4 (a) Consider the quantities in the box below.
Select two quantities which are related in Newton’s second law.
displacement speed acceleration
time weight velocity force
and [2]
(b) The toy car in the diagram below has a mass of 0.5 kg. If a boy pushes the car
with a force of 1.5 N, calculate the acceleration of the car.
1.5 N
Acceleration = m/s2 [3]
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5 (a) The graph below shows the motion of a cyclist.
10
6
Distance/m
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Time/s
Use the graph to find the following:
(i) the distance travelled by the cyclist in the first 2 s of the motion;
Distance = m [1]
(ii) the speed of the cyclist between 2 s and 5 s;
Speed = m/s [1]
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(iii) the average speed of the cyclist over the whole journey.
(b) Below is the speed–time graph for another cyclist.

20
18
16
14
12
Speed/
10
m/s
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Time/s
Use the graph to calculate the cyclist’s rate of change of speed.

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6 (a) You are asked to write an account of radioactivity.
Give the names of the three types of radiation which may be emitted and in each
case describe what the radiation consists of.

Radiation 1
Consists of
Radiation 2
Consists of
Radiation 3
Consists of
[6]
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(b) The half-life of a particular radioisotope is 2 days.
The original sample contains 120 g of the radioisotope.
What fraction of the radioisotope will remain after 6 days?
Fraction = [3]
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7 (a) A hydraulic press is used to crush various items in a recycling plant.
A force of 3000 N causes the hydraulic press to exert a pressure of 2000 Pa.
Calculate the area of the press and include the unit.
Area = [4]
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(b) Farm vehicles are designed so that they do not sink into soft ground.
Which of the following design features would help to ensure this?
Tick (3) two boxes.
Keep the weight small
Keep the weight large
Keep the area of tyres small
Keep the area of tyres large
Keep the centre of gravity low
Keep the centre of gravity high

[2]
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8 (i) A workman carries a bag of stones of weight 22 N to the top of a staircase of
height 350 cm.
Calculate the work done on the stones.
Work done = J [4]
(ii) On another occasion 480 J of work was done on a different bag of stones.
It took one minute to do this work.
Calculate the power produced in lifting the stones.
Remember to include the unit.
Power = [5]
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9 (a) The mass of a piece of jewellery is 420 g and its density is 10.5 g/cm3.
The jewellery is totally immersed in a measuring cylinder containing 45 cm3 of
water.
Calculate the new reading on the measuring cylinder.
New reading = cm3 [4]
(b) Water, oxygen and gold have different densities. Write the materials in the boxes
below in order of increasing density.
Increasing density
[1]
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2018–2019
Double Award Science

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
[GDW31] *GDW31*
WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2019, AFTERNOON
TIME
1 hour.
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1 What type of energy is shown in the examples below?
(a) (i) A stretched rubber band.

energy [1]
(ii) A rolling ball.

energy [1]
(iii) A packet of crisps.

energy [1]
(iv) A block of wood held at a height.

energy [1]
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An energy resource can be renewable or non-renewable.
(b) Complete the table below by putting one tick (3) in each row.
One entry has been completed for you.
Energy resource Renewable Non-renewable
Nuclear 3
Tidal
Wind
Coal
[3]
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2 Old-fashioned light bulbs are being replaced by energy saving LED bulbs.
Information for both types of bulb is shown in the table below.
Electrical input Heat energy Light energy

Type of bulb
energy/J produced/J produced/J
Old-fashioned light bulb 100 90
LED bulb 30 170
(a) Complete the table. [2]
(b) Another bulb produces 20 J of light energy for every 100 J of electrical input.
Calculate the efficiency of this bulb.
Efficiency = [3]
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3 An object of mass 4 kg sits on a bench.
4 kg
The object exerts a force on the bench.
(a) (i) What is this force called?
[1]
(ii) Calculate the size of this force.
Force = N [2]
The bench exerts a force on the object.
(iii) Give the size and direction of this force.
Size = N
Direction = [2]
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The object is now pulled from left to right at a constant speed over the bench
by a force F.
A force of 2 N acts from right to left opposing this motion.
4 kg F
(b) (i) Give the name of the force of 2 N which opposes the motion.
Force is called [1]
(ii) Give the size of the force F.
Force F = N [1]
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4 The speed–time graph for a car journey is shown below.
24
18
Speed/
m/s
12
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Time/s
(i) Use the graph to calculate the rate of change of speed of the car over the 12 s
interval.
Rate of change of speed = [5]
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(ii) Use the graph to calculate the average speed of the car over the 12 s interval.
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5 An engineer wants to tighten a nut on a bolt.
30 N
She exerts a force of 30 N and produces a moment of 1200 N cm.
(i) Calculate the distance d in the diagram.
Distance = cm [3]
(ii) Give your answer in metres.
Distance in metres = m [1]

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6 A student wants to find the density of milk. Describe the experiment she would
carry out.

Your account should include:
The two measuring instruments the student would use.
The two readings which must be taken to allow the mass of the milk to be found.
The equation for density in words.
A precaution to ensure accuracy.
[6]
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7 A crane lifts a crate of weight 4000 N to a new position above the ground.
new position
8m
2.5 m old position
(a) Calculate the work done by the crane.
Work done = J [4]
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On another occasion the crane does 30 000 J of work in lifting a crate and develops
2000 W of power.
(b) Calculate how long it takes to lift the crate.
Time = s [3]
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8 The diagram shows a neutral atom.
(a) (i) Write the names of the different particles in the correct spaces. [3]
(ii) Explain why this atom is neutral.
[1]
(iii) What change, in terms of particles, will occur to this atom if it is to become
an ion?
[2]
The nucleus of another atom X has 6 protons and 8 neutrons.
(b) Insert the correct numbers in the two boxes to represent this nucleus. [2]
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9 An isotope of a certain metal has a half-life of 46 days.
(a) (i) Complete the statement below by circling one answer from each box.
23 days
After a time of 46 days
92 days
decayed atoms
the number of decayed nuclei
undecayed nuclei
will have decreased to half of their original number. [2]
(ii) A sample of this isotope has an activity of 32 counts per second.

How much time has passed since its activity was 512 counts per second?
Time = days [3]
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We can get energy from nuclear reactions.
In each case below, give the name of the nuclear reaction to which the statement
refers.
(b) (i) This reaction occurs when light nuclei are combined.
[1]
(ii) This reaction is currently used in reactors to supply electricity commercially.
[1]
(iii) This reaction uses fuel that can be found in seawater.
[1]
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2018–2019

Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
*GDW31*
Foundation Tier
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FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2019, MORNING
TIME
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Complete the boxes below to show the main energy change which each device is
designed to bring about. An example has been completed for you.
Battery
chemical electrical
energy energy
© Getty Images
(a) (i) Electric hob
energy energy
© tuncsel / iStock / Thinkstock

[2]
(ii) Candle
energy energy
© Borys Petrushenko / iStock / Thinkstock
[2]
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A catapult fires a stone upwards.
© goodapp / iStock / Thinkstock
(b) Complete the sentence below to show the main energy change.
As the stone travels upwards its energy
changes to energy. [2]
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2 Energy resources can be described as renewable or non-renewable.
(i) Explain what is meant by the term renewable energy resource.
[1]
(ii) Explain what is meant by the term non-renewable energy resource.
[1]
Some energy resources are given below.
wind geothermal coal tidal
(iii) Complete the table below using the energy resources given in the box above.
[4]
(iv) Give a renewable energy resource and a non-renewable energy resource not
given in the box.
Renewable energy resource
Non-renewable energy resource [2]
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3 A force of 150 N is used to lift a box vertically by 12 m.
© Auris / iStock / Thinkstock
(i) Calculate the work done in lifting the box.

Work = J [3]
(ii) What is the increase in potential energy of the box when it has been lifted
by 12 m?
Increase in potential energy = J [1]

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4 A student is trying to find the density of a block of material.
(a) Which of the following measuring instruments should the student use to find the
density of the block?
Tick (3) the correct boxes.
thermometer
electronic balance
ruler
stopwatch [2]
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(b) A solid cube of an unknown material has sides of equal length 2.0 cm and a
mass of 76 g.
Calculate the density of the material.
Density = g/cm3 [4]
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5 The graph of distance against time for part of a car journey is shown below.
150
100
Distance/m
50
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Time/s
(i) During which time period is the car stopped?
s to s [1]
(ii) During which time period is the car travelling the fastest?
s to s [1]
(iii) How far has the car travelled after 15 seconds?
m [1]
(iv) What is the total distance travelled by the car after 45 seconds?
m [1]
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(v) Use values from the graph to calculate the average speed of the car over the
first 10 seconds.
Average speed = [4]
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6 (a) What does a resultant force always cause?
[1]
(b) (i) The forces acting on a car travelling in a straight line are shown below.
600 N 3000 N
© EgudinKa / iStock / Thinkstock
The combined mass of the car and its driver is 1200 kg.
Calculate the car’s acceleration.
(ii) Later in the car’s journey, the forces acting on it are balanced.
What is the car’s acceleration at this point?
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(a) Complete the table below to show the relative charge of the particles in an atom.
Particle Relative charge
Proton
Neutron
Electron
[3]
(b) The nucleus of an atom can be described using the notation
Z
X
Which letter, A, X or Z, represents a value that is different for a pair of isotopes?
[1]
(c) The nucleus of an atom of lead can be described using the notation
207
82
Pb
Complete the table below to show how many of each particle there is in the
nucleus of an atom of lead.
Particle Number of particles in the nucleus
Proton
Neutron
Electron
[3]
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8 Write an account of background radioactivity and the precautions taken when
working with radioactive sources.

Your account should include:
What background radioactivity is.
Two major sources of background radioactivity.
How background radioactivity is taken into account.
Two precautions.
[6]
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9 A sofa of weight 720 N exerts a pressure on the floor.
© Jaswinder Singh / iStock / Thinkstock
(i) Calculate the mass of the sofa.
Mass = kg [2]
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(ii) Each of the sofa’s 4 legs has an area of 6 cm2.
Calculate the total pressure the sofa exerts on the floor.
Pressure = [5]
(iii) The legs of the sofa are placed in leg holders that are designed to prevent the
floor being damaged.
leg of sofa
leg holder
floor
Explain how the leg holders help to reduce any damage to the floor.

[2]

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1 (a) Energy can exist in many forms. Examiner Only
Circle the three energy forms in the box below. Marks Remark
gravitational
chemical density potential
force light pressure

[3]
(b) In the kitchen energy transfers take place when using electrical
equipment. In the examples below state the energy form the device
has been designed to produce.
An example has been done for you.
heat
Electrical to
© mipan / iStock / Thinkstock
(i) Radio
Electrical to [1]
© scranrail / iStock / Thinkstock
(ii) Kettle
Electrical to [1]
© natasaadzic / iStock / Thinkstock
(iii) Food mixer
Electrical to [1]
© urfinguss / iStock / Thinkstock
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2 Energy resources may be described as renewable or non-renewable. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
(a) (i) Describe what is meant by a renewable energy resource.
[1]
(ii) In the table below put an R beside the energy resources which
are renewable and N beside those which are non-renewable.
One entry has been completed for you.
Resource Renewable (R) or Non-renewable (N)
Coal N
Gas
Nuclear
Sunlight
Wind
[4]
(b) A farmer places wind turbines close to houses.

State one way this could affect the environment.
[1]
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3 The graph below represents the motion of a toy car as it moves across the Examiner Only
floor. Marks Remark
16
12
Distance/m
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Time/s
(i) How far does the car travel in the first 3 seconds of its motion?
m [1]
(ii) Describe what is happening to the car between t = 3 seconds and

t = 5 seconds.
[1]
(iii) Calculate the average speed of the car over the whole 8 second
journey.
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4 The picture below represents a tug of war. The team members are Examiner Only
exerting different forces. Marks Remark
150 N 100 N
© Rawpixel / iStock / Thinkstock
(a) Write the value of the resultant force and state its direction.
Resultant force = N, Direction = [2]
(b) In a tug of war between two contestants one of them is pulled forward
by a resultant force of 180 N.
If he has a mass of 60 kg, calculate his acceleration.
Acceleration = [4]
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5 A teacher is tapping a dowel rod into a board. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
© Banepx / iStock / Thinkstock
He tells his students that the area of the end of the dowel rod is 0.5 cm2.
(a) Calculate the pressure on the dowel rod if the force exerted by the
hammer is 150 N.
Pressure 5 N/cm2 [3]
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A ballet dancer’s weight is shared equally between her left and right foot. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
dancer’s right foot

dancer’s left foot
© zorandimzr / iStock / Thinkstock
(b) (i) Select the correct statement below by ticking (3) the box.
The pressure on both feet is the same.
The dancer’s left foot exerts a bigger pressure.
The dancer’s right foot exerts a bigger pressure. [1]
(ii) Explain the reason for your choice.
[1]
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6 The incomplete table below shows some of the results in a spring Examiner Only
investigation. Marks Remark
(a) Complete the table by entering the missing values.
Force/N 10.5 21.0 31.5 52.5
Extension/cm 2 6 8 10
[2]
(b) (i) In the space below write the equation which relates the force, F,
and the extension, e, of a spring.
[1]
The spring in a toy extends by 10 cm when a force of 5 N is applied.
(ii) Calculate the value of the spring constant.

Spring constant 5 Unit [3]
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7 A piece of jewellery, of irregular shape, is made from a certain type of Examiner Only
metal. Marks Remark
(a) Describe an experiment you would carry out to find the density of the
metal.
In your description you should include the following:
• the measuring instruments you will use and the measurements

you will take;
• the equation for density;
• a precaution you will take to ensure accuracy; and
• what you will do to ensure reliability.
In this question you will be assessed on your written

communication skills including the use of specialist scientific
terms.
Measuring instruments and measurements:
The equation for density:
Precaution:
Reliability:
[6]
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(b) (i) Which of the three materials below will have the largest density? Examiner Only
Marks Remark
gold air water
[1]
(ii) Give a reason for your choice in terms of the distance between
the particles.
[1]
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8 (a) The table below contains some information about the three particles Examiner Only
which make up an atom. Marks Remark
Complete the table.
Particle Relative mass Location
Neutron
Nucleus
1
1840
[6]
(b) The thorium (Th) nucleus is represented below.
234
Th
90
State the number of positively charged particles in the nucleus.
State the number of negatively charged particles in the nucleus.
State the number of uncharged particles in the nucleus.
[3]
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9 (a) (i) Why do some nuclei disintegrate? Examiner Only
Marks Remark
[1]
(ii) When a radioactive nucleus disintegrates it can emit any one of

three types of radiation. List the three types below.
1.
2.
3. [3]
(iii) One type of radiation emitted from a nucleus is an

electromagnetic wave.
State which type.
[1]
One way of producing energy involves the splitting of a heavy nucleus.
(b) (i) What is the name of this process?
[1]
(ii) Before the heavy nucleus can split it must absorb a particle.
Name the particle.
[1]
(iii) Name a nuclear fuel used for this process.
[1]
(iv) Name the particle which sustains the chain reaction.
[1]
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Physics
Unit P1 *G5802*
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Foundation Tier
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WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2018, AFTERNOON
TIME
1 hour.
page.

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1 (a) State the main type of energy in the following.
(i) The energy from a loudspeaker.
© igorrita / iStock / Thinkstock

energy [1]
(ii) The energy in a bowl of cereal.
© etienne voss / iStock / Thinkstock energy [1]
(iii) The energy in a wound up spring in a toy car.
© mrincredible / istock / Thinkstock

energy [1]
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(b) A ball falling through the air has two types of energy.
State the two types.
energy
and energy. [2]
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2 (a) Explain what is meant by a renewable energy resource.
[1]
(b) For each energy resource in the table below place a tick (3) to indicate whether
the resource is renewable or non-renewable.
Energy resource Renewable Non-renewable
Sunlight
Natural gas
Geothermal heat
Nuclear
[4]
(c) (i) Machines use energy to do work.
Which of the equations below is the best to calculate the efficiency of a

machine? Tick (3) your choice.
total output energy

efficiency =
energy in
energy in
efficiency =
useful output energy
useful output energy

efficiency =
total input energy [1]
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(ii) An electric light bulb uses 120 J of electrical energy. It produces 24 J of light
energy.
Calculate the efficiency of the light bulb.
Efficiency = [2]
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3 (a) An object has a mass of 900 g. By first finding its mass in kg, calculate its
weight.
Weight = N [3]
(b) An object falls from rest.

What is the speed of the object 3 seconds later if there is no air resistance?
Speed = m/s [1]
(c) An object falls from rest and reaches a speed of 28 m/s.

Calculate the object’s average speed.
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(d) Sometimes it is necessary to calculate the rate of change of speed of an object
as it falls.
In the space below write, in words, the equation for rate of change of speed and
give the unit in which it would be measured.
Rate of change of speed =
Unit =
[2]
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4 A wheel has a diameter of 80 cm.
The wheel is turned by exerting a downward force of 6 N as shown.
80 cm
axle (pivot)
6N © lekkjustdoit / iStock / Thinkstock
(i) Calculate the moment, in Ncm, exerted by the 6 N force about the axle
(pivot).
Moment = Ncm [3]
(ii) Give the direction of the moment.
Direction = [1]
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5 A distance-time graph for a cyclist is shown.
D
20
15
Distance/m
B C
10
A
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time/s
(a) (i) Describe the motion of the cyclist during BC.
[1]
(ii) During which region is the speed of the cyclist greatest?

Choose your answer by ticking (3) the correct box.
Speed is greatest during AB
BC
CD
[1]
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(iii) State the distance travelled in the following time intervals.
Distance travelled in the first 3 seconds
m __
Distance travelled in the first 9 seconds
m [2]
(b) Calculate the speed of the cyclist during the first 3 seconds of her journey.
Speed = m/s [3]
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6 (a) The nucleus of an element, X, may be written as shown below.
A
X
Z
A and Z are numbers. What are the numbers called?
A is the number.
Z is the number. [2]
The following incomplete sentence describes radioactive decay. Complete the

sentence by filling in the blank spaces.
(b) A nucleus decays because it is and so emits
or particles
or radiation. [4]
A radioactive substance has 8400 undecayed particles and 90 minutes later 7350
particles have decayed.
(c) By first finding the number of undecayed particles after 90 minutes, calculate
the half-life of the substance.
Half-life = minutes [3]

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7 Describe the structure of the atom.
In your answer state:
• the names of the particles which make up the atom;

• where these particles are located.
In this question you will be assessed on your communication skills including

the use of specialist scientific terms.
[6]
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8 A gardener pushes a lawnmower with an average force of 9 N.
© KatarzynBialasiewicz / iStock / Thinkstock
By the time the lawn is mowed the gardener has walked a total distance of 600 m.
(a) Calculate the work done.
Work done = J [3]
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On another occasion he did 72 000 J of work and took 15 minutes to complete the
job.
(b) Calculate the power developed.
Power = W [4]
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9 A mountaineer wears snow shoes.
© wojciech_gajda / iStock / Thinkstock
The snow shoes prevent her from sinking into the snow.
(i) Explain fully, in terms of pressure, why this is so.
[2]
The mountaineer wears snow shoes of total area 0.5 m2 and exerts a pressure on
the snow of 1800 Pa.
(ii) Calculate the weight of the mountaineer.
Weight = N [3]
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Centre Number
Candidate Number

2017–2018

Physics
*GDW31*
GDW31
Unit P1
Foundation Tier
[GDW31]
TIME
1 hour.
Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces
provided at the top of this page.
For Examiner’s
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper. use only
Question
Marks
Number
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES 1
The total mark for this paper is 60. 2
Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages
3
indicate the marks awarded to each question or part question.
Quality of written communication will be assessed in Question 8(a). 4
5
6
7
8
9
Total
Marks
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1 (a) Many devices change energy from one form to another. Complete the Examiner Only
boxes below to show the main energy change which each device is Marks Remark
designed to bring about.
(i) Electric toaster
electrical
energy energy
© mipan / iStock / Thinkstock

[1]
(ii) Candle
heat
and
energy
energy
© naotoshinkai / iStock / Thinkstock

[2]
(iii) Electric motor in toy car
electrical
energy energy
© Ricky Blakeley / Thinkstock

[1]
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(b) Coal is a non-renewable energy resource. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
Explain what is meant by the term non-renewable energy resource.
[1]
(c) Give two examples of renewable energy resources.
1.
2. [2]
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2 The graph of speed against time for a train is shown below. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
15
10
Speed/
m/s
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Time/s
(a) (i) Describe the motion of the train for the first 40 seconds.
[1]
(ii) Describe the motion of the train from 40 seconds to 100 seconds.
[1]
(b) Use values from the graph to calculate the average speed of the train
over the first 40 seconds.
Average speed 5 m/s [3]
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3 An astronaut is making repairs to a spacecraft and accidently releases a Examiner Only
spanner which then moves away from him into space. Marks Remark
© 1972yes / iStock / Thinkstock
(a) Assuming no forces act on the spanner, describe fully how Newton’s
first law predicts that the spanner will move.
[2]
The objects shown below all have the same mass. Forces act on the
objects as shown.
2N 6N 6N 18 N 20 N
A B C
2N
(b) (i) Which object, A, B, or C, could be at rest?
Object [1]
(ii) Which object, A, B, or C, will have the biggest acceleration?
Object [1]
(iii) Which object, A, B, or C, could be moving at constant speed?
Object [1]
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4 A knife can be used to cut an apple. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
© Professor25 / iStock / Thinkstock
(a) Complete the following.
It is easier to cut an apple with a sharp knife because the area of
the cutting edge of the blade is and
this creates a pressure. [2]
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(b) Lizards that live in hot countries lift their feet in turn in order to keep Examiner Only
the time each foot is in contact with the hot ground as small as Marks Remark
possible.
© Jupiterimages / PHOTOS.com / Thinkstock
A lizard weighs 6 N and each of its feet has an area of 1.5 cm2.
Calculate the pressure the lizard exerts on the ground when it is

standing on two feet.
Pressure 5 N/cm2 [3]
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5 Silver can be used to make jewellery. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
© Reid K Dalland / iStock / Thinkstock
(a) A solid piece of silver has a mass of 42 g and a volume of 4 cm3.
Calculate the density of the silver and include its unit with your
answer.
Density 5 [4]
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(b) Use your knowledge of the kinetic theory to answer the following Examiner Only
questions about the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and Marks Remark
gases. Choose your answer by placing a tick (3) in the correct box.
(i) The particles in a liquid are:
• closer than in a solid;
• slightly further apart than in a solid;
• very much further apart than in a solid.
(ii) The particles in a gas are:
• approximately the same distance apart as a liquid;
• slightly further apart than in a liquid;
• much further apart than in a liquid.
(iii) The particles in a solid are:
• closer than in a liquid or gas;
• closer than in a liquid but further apart than in a gas;
• further apart than in a liquid but closer than in a gas.
[3]
(c) Arrange solids, liquids and gases in order of increasing density.
Increasing density
[1]
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6 A monkey climbs a tree. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
© mariusz_prusaczyk / iStock / Thinkstock
(a) The monkey has a mass of 2.5 kg. Calculate the potential energy of
the monkey when it is at a height of 12 m.
Potential energy 5 J [3]
(b) Another monkey does 8000 J of work climbing a tree. Calculate the
power developed by the monkey if it takes 40 s to climb the tree.
Power 5 W [3]
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7 Matter is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
(a) Complete the table below to show the location of each particle in an
atom.
Particle Location
Proton
Neutron
Electron
[3]
Some nuclei are said to be radioactive and emit radiation.
(b) (i) Why are the nuclei radioactive?
[1]
Two types of radiation emitted are alpha and beta.
(ii) Name the particles that make up an alpha particle.
[1]
(iii) What is a beta particle?
[1]
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Three unknown radiations, A, B and C, have different penetrating abilities. Examiner Only
Marks Remark
(c) Study the diagrams below and identify the type of radiation being
emitted by the source in each case.
A B C
Paper
Aluminium
Lead
Source A is
Source B is
Source C is [3]
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8 (a) This is a question about a Hooke’s Law investigation. Examiner Only
You are supplied with a spring and a number of masses in kg. Marks Remark
State:
• how you would calculate the applied force;

• what measuring instrument you would need to find the extension;
• the measurements you would take and how you would use them
to find the extension;
• the graph you would expect to see if you plotted applied force
against extension.
In this question you will be assessed on your written

communication skills including the use of specialist scientific
terms.
Calculate the applied force.
Measuring instrument to find extension.
Finding the extension.
The graph you would expect to see.
[6]
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A helical spring has an unextended length of 200 mm. A load of 3 N Examiner Only
produces an extension of 9 mm. Marks Remark
3N
© Stockbyte / Thinkstock images
(b) Calculate the total length of the spring when an additional 2 N is

added to the spring.
Total length of spring 5 mm [3]
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9 A uniform metre rule is held in a horizontal position by exerting a vertical Examiner Only
force of 0.5 N as shown. Marks Remark
0.5 N
Pivot 100 cm
X 10 cm
(i) A force X acts downwards at the mid-point of the ruler. Name this
force.
[1]
(ii) What name is given to the mid-point of the metre rule?
[1]
(iii) Use the Principle of Moments to calculate the force X.
Force X 5 N [4]
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General Certificate of Secondary Education

Double Award Science:

WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2023, MORNING

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Example: A speaker playing music

A ball rising vertically

A battery giving energy to a device

(ii) State what is meant by a non-renewable energy resource and give an

Place one tick (3) per row.

Environmental effect Renewable Non-renewable

You are advised to show your working out.

Average speed = m/s [3]

The of a spring is directly

proportional to the , provided that

the of proportionality is not exceeded. [3]

(b) A spring has an unstretched length of 2 cm, as shown in Diagram 1.

When a force of 8 N is applied to the spring, its length increases to 6 cm as

You are advised to show your working out.

Spring constant = N/cm [4]

Calculate the pressure exerted by the camel on the ground.

You are advised to show clearly your working out.

Do not change any units.

Pressure = N/cm2 [4]

Describe the average distance between the particles in each state.

In this question you will be assessed on your written communication skills

State of matter with lowest density:

Average distance between the particles (smallest, intermediate or largest):

State of matter with intermediate density:

Average distance between the particles (smallest, intermediate or largest):

State of matter with highest density:

Average distance between the particles (smallest, intermediate or largest):

What is the size of the backward force acting on the object?

What is the size of the resultant force acting on the object?

Resultant force = N [2]

The van and its contents have a mass of 2300 kg.

Calculate the acceleration of the van.

Include the unit in your answer.

You are advised to show your working out.

What is the size of this force acting on the 1 kg object?

(b) (i) A pram is pushed along a path.

The pram is pushed with a constant force of 40 N and 1200 J of work is

Calculate the distance moved by the pram.

You are advised to show your working out.

Calculate the power produced during this time.

Include the unit in your answer.

You are advised to show your working out.

(i) Which box, A or B, has the greater mass?

The moment produced by box A is 12 Ncm.

What is the size and direction of the moment produced by box B?

(ii) Box A is moved closer to the pivot.

You are advised to show your working out.

THIS IS THE END OF THE QUESTION PAPER

General Certificate of Secondary Education

Double Award Science:

THURSDAY 25 MAY 2023, MORNING

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Example: A petrol engine

Rubbing your hands together to keep warm.

(i) What is a non-renewable energy resource?

natural gas tidal wind

nuclear hydroelectricity coal

Energy resources can be renewable or non-renewable.