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Thursday 6 June 2024 – Morning
A Level Physics A
H556/02 Exploring physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
You must have:
the Data, Formulae and Relationships booklet
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 What are the base units of a kilowatt-hour?
A J
B kg m2 s–1
C kg m2 s–2
D Ws
Your answer [1]
2 A neutrino is a fundamental particle.
Which row of the table correctly describes a neutrino?
Classification Force felt
A hadron strong nuclear
B hadron weak nuclear
C lepton strong nuclear
D lepton weak nuclear
Your answer [1]
3 Which one of these non-invasive medical scans does not expose the patient to ionising radiation?
A CAT
B PET
C Ultrasound
D X-ray
Your answer [1]
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4 Three capacitors are arranged in a circuit.
0.33 μF 0.22 μF
X Y
0.47 μF
The capacitance of each capacitor is shown.
What is the total capacitance between X and Y?
A 0.25 μF
B 0.60 μF
C 1.02 μF
D 8.0 μF
Your answer [1]
5 The image shows a micrometer that is being used to measure the diameter of a wire.
The micrometer has a zero error of +0.07 mm. The measured value of the diameter from the
micrometer scale is 2.88 mm.
45
0
40
35
30
What is the correct area of cross-section of the wire?
A 2.21 × 10–6 m2
B 6.20 × 10–6 m2
C 6.51 × 10–6 m2
D 6.84 × 10–6 m2
Your answer [1]
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Thursday 6 June 2024 – Morning
A Level Physics A
H556/02 Exploring physics
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
You must have:
the Data, Formulae and Relationships booklet
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 What are the base units of a kilowatt-hour?
A J
B kg m2 s–1
C kg m2 s–2
D Ws
Your answer [1]
2 A neutrino is a fundamental particle.
Which row of the table correctly describes a neutrino?
Classification Force felt
A hadron strong nuclear
B hadron weak nuclear
C lepton strong nuclear
D lepton weak nuclear
Your answer [1]
3 Which one of these non-invasive medical scans does not expose the patient to ionising radiation?
A CAT
B PET
C Ultrasound
D X-ray
Your answer [1]
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4 Three capacitors are arranged in a circuit.
0.33 μF 0.22 μF
X Y
0.47 μF
The capacitance of each capacitor is shown.
What is the total capacitance between X and Y?
A 0.25 μF
B 0.60 μF
C 1.02 μF
D 8.0 μF
Your answer [1]
5 The image shows a micrometer that is being used to measure the diameter of a wire.
The micrometer has a zero error of +0.07 mm. The measured value of the diameter from the
micrometer scale is 2.88 mm.
45
0
40
35
30
What is the correct area of cross-section of the wire?
A 2.21 × 10–6 m2
B 6.20 × 10–6 m2
C 6.51 × 10–6 m2
D 6.84 × 10–6 m2
Your answer [1]
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