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AQA GCSE PHYSICS Higher Tier Paper 2
EXAM Questions with 100% Correct
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Exam) 2025\2026 GCSE Physics AQA
Higher Tier Paper 2 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A person uses a lens to read the letters on the back of a coin. The
image height of the letters on the coin is 9.0 mm. The magnification
produced by the lens is 6.0. Calculate the height of the letters on the
coin. Use the physics equations sheet. (3)
Ans: 6.0 = 9.0 /object height
object height = 9.0/ 6.0
object height = 1.5 (mm)
Write down the equation which links frequency, wavelength and wave
speed. (1)
Ans: (wave) speed = frequency × wavelength
The driver of a vehicle sees a hazard on the road. The drive uses the
brakes to stop the vehicle. Explain the factors that affect the distance
needed to stop a vehicle in an emergency. (6)
Ans: Indicative content
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• reaction time explained in terms of longer reaction times
increase thinking distance (from a given speed)
• taking drugs
• drinking alcohol
• tiredness
• age
• distractions
explained in terms of the effect on driver's reaction time
• speed
explained in terms of the faster the vehicle the greater the
distance travelled in the driver's reaction time (or converse)
OR
explained in terms of increased speed increases KE so increases
work done to stop the vehicle
• condition of the tyres
• condition of road surface
• wet/icy roads
explained in terms of condition of tyres and road surface
(including weather considerations) affecting friction (between
tyres and road)
• condition of brakes
explained in terms of effect on braking force (applied to the
wheels) or reduced friction
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
AQA GCSE PHYSICS Higher Tier Paper 2
EXAM Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Updated (Actual
Exam) 2025\2026 GCSE Physics AQA
Higher Tier Paper 2 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A person uses a lens to read the letters on the back of a coin. The
image height of the letters on the coin is 9.0 mm. The magnification
produced by the lens is 6.0. Calculate the height of the letters on the
coin. Use the physics equations sheet. (3)
Ans: 6.0 = 9.0 /object height
object height = 9.0/ 6.0
object height = 1.5 (mm)
Write down the equation which links frequency, wavelength and wave
speed. (1)
Ans: (wave) speed = frequency × wavelength
The driver of a vehicle sees a hazard on the road. The drive uses the
brakes to stop the vehicle. Explain the factors that affect the distance
needed to stop a vehicle in an emergency. (6)
Ans: Indicative content
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• reaction time explained in terms of longer reaction times
increase thinking distance (from a given speed)
• taking drugs
• drinking alcohol
• tiredness
• age
• distractions
explained in terms of the effect on driver's reaction time
• speed
explained in terms of the faster the vehicle the greater the
distance travelled in the driver's reaction time (or converse)
OR
explained in terms of increased speed increases KE so increases
work done to stop the vehicle
• condition of the tyres
• condition of road surface
• wet/icy roads
explained in terms of condition of tyres and road surface
(including weather considerations) affecting friction (between
tyres and road)
• condition of brakes
explained in terms of effect on braking force (applied to the
wheels) or reduced friction
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