AQA GCSE PHYSICS PAPER 1
AQA
GCSE
PHYSICS
Higher TierPaper 1 JUNE 2022
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
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).
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
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 H
For Examiner’s Use
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01Figure 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.
01
. 1Calculate the mean power needed for 1 home. Give your answer in watts.
[2 marks]
Mean power needed for 1 home = W 9Do not writeoutside thebox3
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41001. 2On 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]
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.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]
.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]
AQA
GCSE
PHYSICS
Higher TierPaper 1 JUNE 2022
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
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).
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
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 H
For Examiner’s Use
Questio
nMark
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TOTAL AQA GCSE PHYSICS PAPER 1
presentation in your answers.
*jun224631H01*
IB/H/Jun22/E12 8463/1H 2
Do not writeoutside the
*02
*IB/H/Jun22/8463/1HAnswer all questions in the spaces provided.box
01Figure 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.
01
. 1Calculate the mean power needed for 1 home. Give your answer in watts.
[2 marks]
Mean power needed for 1 home = W 9Do not writeoutside thebox3
IB/H/Jun22/8463/1H*03
*Turn over ►310
41001. 2On 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
.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]
.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]
