AQA GCSE PHYSICS 8463/2H Paper 2 Higher Tier Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED] June 2022 *JUN2284632HR01* IB/H/Jun22/E15 8463/2HR For Examiner’s Use Question Mark 1

AQA GCSE PHYSICS 8463/2H Paper 2 Higher Tier Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED] June 2022 *JUNHR01* IB/H/Jun22/E15 8463/2HR For Examiner’s Use Question Mark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTAL Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • a ruler • a scientific calculator • a protractor • 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 presentation in your answers. 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 2 H 2 *02* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box 0 1 Figure 1 shows an electric super-car. Figure 1 0 1 . 1 The battery in an electric car needs to be recharged. Suggest two factors that affect the distance an electric car can travel before the battery needs to be recharged. [2 marks] 1 2 3 *03* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the Use the Physics Equations Sheet to answer questions 01.2 and 01.3. box 0 1 . 2 Write down the equation which links acceleration (a), change in velocity (Δv) and time taken (t). [1 mark] 0 1 . 3 The maximum acceleration of the car is 20 m/s2 . Calculate the time taken for the speed of the car to change from 0 m/s to 28 m/s at its maximum acceleration. [3 marks] Time taken = s Question 1 continues on the next page 4 *04* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the 0 1 . 4 In a trial run, the car accelerates at 10 m/s box 2 until it reaches its final velocity. distance travelled by the car = 605 m initial velocity of the car = 0 m/s Calculate the final velocity of the car. Use the Physics Equations Sheet. [3 marks] Final velocity = m/s 5 *05* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the box 13 Use the Physics Equations Sheet to answer questions 01.5 and 01.6. 0 1 . 5 Write down the equation which links distance (s), force (F) and work done (W). [1 mark] 0 1 . 6 When travelling at its maximum speed the air resistance acting on the car is 4000 N. Calculate the work done against air resistance when the car travels a distance of 7.5 km at its maximum speed. [3 marks] Work done = J Turn over for the next question 6 *06* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the 0 2 A student used a ray box to shine a ray of light through air into a glass block. box The student investigated how the angle of refraction varied with the angle of incidence. Table 1 shows the results. Table 1 Angle of incidence in degrees Angle of refraction in degrees 10 5 20 10 30 14 40 19 50 23 60 26 70 28 80 29 0 2 . 1 Describe a method the student could have used to obtain the results in Table 1. Your answer may include a labelled diagram. [6 marks] 7 *07* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the box 0 2 . 2 Figure 2 is an incomplete graph of the results. Figure 2 Complete Figure 2 using data from Table 1. • Label the axes. • Plot the remaining data. • Draw a line of best fit. [4 marks] Question 2 continues on the next page 8 *08* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the 0 2 . 3 Complete the ray diagram in Figure 3 to show the reflection of light from the surface box of a plane mirror. You should: • draw the normal line • draw the reflected ray. [2 marks] Figure 3 9 *09* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the box 16 0 2 . 4 Two students investigated the reflection of light by a plane mirror. Figure 4 shows the different equipment the students used. Figure 4 Explain two ways that Method A is better than Method B. [4 marks] 1 2 Turn over for the next question 10 *10* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the 0 3 Speed limits on roads increase safety. box 0 3 . 1 The braking distance of a car increases as the speed of the car increases. Give two other factors that increase the braking distance of a car. [2 marks] 1 2 0 3 . 2 Explain why the driver’s reaction time affects the thinking distance of a car. [2 marks] 11 *11* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the 0 3 . 3 Scientists have investigated how drinking alcohol affects a person’s reaction time. box Figure 5 shows the results of the investigation. Figure 5 Which of the following conclusions can be made using Figure 5? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. Every person’s reaction time increases after drinking alcohol. Mean reaction time increases after drinking alcohol. Some people’s reaction time is not affected by drinking alcohol. The change in reaction time is not the same for all people after drinking alcohol. There is a smaller range of reaction times after drinking alcohol. Question 3 continues on the next page 12 *12* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the Figure 6 shows some speed cameras on a road. box The speed cameras determine the average speed of cars on the road. Figure 6 0 3 . 4 The speed limit on the road in Figure 6 is 20 m/s. The cameras in Figure 6 are 1.5 km apart. Calculate the minimum time it takes to travel 1.5 km without breaking the speed limit. Use the Physics Equations Sheet. [4 marks] Minimum time = s 13 *13* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the box 13 0 3 . 5 The average speed of a car between the cameras and the average velocity of the car between the cameras are different. Explain why. [3 marks] Turn over for the next question 14 *14* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the There are no questions printed on this page box DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE ANSWER IN THE SPACES PROVIDED 15 *15* Turn over ► IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the 0 4 Hailstones are small balls of ice. Hailstones form in clouds and fall to the ground. box Figure 7 shows different-sized hailstones. Figure 7 A hailstone falls from a cloud and accelerates. 0 4 . 1 Why does the hailstone accelerate? [1 mark] 0 4 . 2 The hailstone stops accelerating and reaches terminal velocity. Explain why the hailstone reaches terminal velocity. [3 marks] 16 *16* IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR Do not write outside the A scientist investigated how the mass of hailstones affects their terminal velocity. box Figure 8 shows the results. F