Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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,4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter is
connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
A
100 Ω
V
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
A (1.50 1.45) 100
1.45
1.50 100
B
1.45
C (1.50 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
3
■■■■ Turn over
, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
� �
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
■■■■
,4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter is
connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
A
100 Ω
V
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
A (1.50 1.45) 100
1.45
1.50 100
B
1.45
C (1.50 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
3
■■■■ Turn over
, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
4
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