2024 AQA GCSE PHYSICS 8463/1H Higher Tier Paper 1
Verified Question Paper with Marking Scheme Combined.
June 2024
GCSE
PHYSICS
Higher Tier Paper 1
H
Wednesday 22 May 2024 Morning 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
3
Instructions
• 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. 5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 6
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be
marked. 8
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this 9
book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 10
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
TOTAL
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.
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0 1 Figure 1 shows a wind turbine.
Figure 1
Wind turbines may generate electricity when the electricity is not needed. Two
methods that can be used to store the energy from the turbine are: Method A:
Heating water to a high temperature.
Method B: Pumping water uphill into a reservoir.
0 1 . 1 Which energy store increases when water is heated?
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Which energy store increases when water is pumped uphill into a reservoir?
[1 mark]
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0 1 . 3 Table 1 shows information about the two methods of storing energy. box
Table 1
Energy stored Percentage of
Method per 100 kg of stored energy Installation
water in kJ wasted
A: Increasing water
33 600 40% Anywhere
temperature by 80 °C
B: Pumping water uphill to a High
490 25%
height of 500 m mountains
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods of storing energy.
Include calculations in your answer.
[4 marks]
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Verified Question Paper with Marking Scheme Combined.
June 2024
GCSE
PHYSICS
Higher Tier Paper 1
H
Wednesday 22 May 2024 Morning 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
3
Instructions
• 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. 5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 6
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be
marked. 8
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this 9
book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 10
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
TOTAL
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.
IB/M/Jun24/G4005/E7
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a wind turbine.
Figure 1
Wind turbines may generate electricity when the electricity is not needed. Two
methods that can be used to store the energy from the turbine are: Method A:
Heating water to a high temperature.
Method B: Pumping water uphill into a reservoir.
0 1 . 1 Which energy store increases when water is heated?
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Which energy store increases when water is pumped uphill into a reservoir?
[1 mark]
IB/M/Jun24/8463/1H
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 Table 1 shows information about the two methods of storing energy. box
Table 1
Energy stored Percentage of
Method per 100 kg of stored energy Installation
water in kJ wasted
A: Increasing water
33 600 40% Anywhere
temperature by 80 °C
B: Pumping water uphill to a High
490 25%
height of 500 m mountains
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods of storing energy.
Include calculations in your answer.
[4 marks]
Question 1 continues on the next page
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outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
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