AQA
GCSE
PHYSICS
8463/1H
Paper 1 Higher Tier
Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED]
June 2022
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
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I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
PHYSICS
Higher Tier Paper 1
H
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator
1
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 5
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 6
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 7
be marked.
8
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 9
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. 10
11
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100. TOTAL
• 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.
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a large wind farm off the coast of the UK.
Figure 1
The mean power output of the wind farm is 696 MW, which is enough power for
580 000 homes.
0 1 . 1 Calculate the mean power needed for 1 home.
Give your answer in watts.
[2 marks]
Mean power needed for 1 home = W
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outside the
0 1 . 2 box
On one day the demand for electricity in the UK was 34 000 MW.
Suggest two reasons why wind power was not able to meet this demand.
[2 marks]
1
2
0 1 . 3 Some of the energy from the wind used to rotate a wind turbine is wasted.
An engineer oils the mechanical parts of a wind turbine.
Explain how oiling would affect the efficiency of the wind turbine.
[3 marks]
0 1 . 4 In most homes in the UK there are many different electrical devices.
Explain why people should be encouraged to use energy efficient electrical devices.
[2 marks]
9
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GCSE
PHYSICS
8463/1H
Paper 1 Higher Tier
Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED]
June 2022
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
PHYSICS
Higher Tier Paper 1
H
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator
1
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 5
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 6
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 7
be marked.
8
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 9
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. 10
11
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100. TOTAL
• 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.
*jun2284631H01*
IB/H/Jun22/E12 8463/1H
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a large wind farm off the coast of the UK.
Figure 1
The mean power output of the wind farm is 696 MW, which is enough power for
580 000 homes.
0 1 . 1 Calculate the mean power needed for 1 home.
Give your answer in watts.
[2 marks]
Mean power needed for 1 home = W
*02*
IB/H/Jun22/8463/1H
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 2 box
On one day the demand for electricity in the UK was 34 000 MW.
Suggest two reasons why wind power was not able to meet this demand.
[2 marks]
1
2
0 1 . 3 Some of the energy from the wind used to rotate a wind turbine is wasted.
An engineer oils the mechanical parts of a wind turbine.
Explain how oiling would affect the efficiency of the wind turbine.
[3 marks]
0 1 . 4 In most homes in the UK there are many different electrical devices.
Explain why people should be encouraged to use energy efficient electrical devices.
[2 marks]
9
Turn over ►
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