AQA Physics Paper 1 Question and Answer (2026/2027) | Newest Version | A+ Verified

AQA Physics Paper 1 Question and Answer
(2026/2027) | Newest Version | A+ Verified
• sound energy . CORRECT ANSWER: Energy caused by an object's vibrations


• thermal energy . CORRECT ANSWER: The total energy of motion in the particles
of a substance


• chemical energy . CORRECT ANSWER: A form of potential energy that is stored
in chemical bonds between atoms.


• nuclear energy . CORRECT ANSWER: the potential energy stored in the nucleus
of an atom


• electrical energy . CORRECT ANSWER: Energy caused by the movement of
electrons.


• light energy . CORRECT ANSWER: Energy in the form of moving waves of light


• kinetic energy . CORRECT ANSWER: energy of motion


• gravitional potential energy . CORRECT ANSWER: potential energy that depends
on the height of an object


• elastic potential energy . CORRECT ANSWER: the energy of stretched or
compressed objects

, • conservation of energy . CORRECT ANSWER: law that says energy cannot be
created or destroyed, but can change forms


• uses of friction . CORRECT ANSWER: - rubbing hands for warmth
- break pads on bikes


• Efficiency = . CORRECT ANSWER: Useful Energy Output / Total Energy Input


• Increase efficiency . CORRECT ANSWER: - add lubricant
- reduce friction


• internal energy . CORRECT ANSWER: the sum of the kinetic and potential
energies of all particles in the system


• Conduction . CORRECT ANSWER: The direct transfer of heat from one substance
to another substance that it is touching.


• Convection . CORRECT ANSWER: The transfer of thermal energy by the
circulation or movement of a liquid or gas


• convection current . CORRECT ANSWER: a current caused by the rising of
heated fluid and sinking of cooled fluid


• Insulator . CORRECT ANSWER: A material that does not allow heat or electrons
to move through it easily.