Materials
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler
• a scientific calculator
• a protractor
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used
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Materials
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler
• a scientific calculator
• a protractor
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to
be marked.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
Please write clearly in block capitals.
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GCSE
PHYSICS
Foundation Tier Paper 2
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0 1 When two magnets are close together they exert a force on each other.
0 1 . 1 Complete Table 1 to show if the magnets would attract or repel.
[2 marks]
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Table 1
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0 1 . 2 Figure 1 shows the magnetic field around a bar magnet. box
Figure 1
Which statements are true for the magnetic field shown in Figure 1?
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The magnetic field gets weaker further from the magnet.
The magnetic field is strongest at the poles.
The magnetic field is uniform away from the poles.
The magnetic field lines all meet at a single point.
The magnetic field lines point from south to north.
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Figure 2
0 1 . 3 Which metal is used to make the core of the electromagnet?
[1 mark]
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Aluminium
Copper
Iron
Magnesium
0 1 . 4 Complete the sentence.
Choose the answer from the box.
[1 mark]
coil metal core paper clip
The switch is closed. There is a current in the .
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0 1 . 5 The number of turns on the coil is increased. The current remains the same.
How does this affect the strength of the magnetic field around the electromagnet?
[1 mark]
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The magnetic field would be stronger.
The magnetic field would stay the same.
The magnetic field would be weaker.
0 1 . 6 The metal core was removed. The current remains the same.
How does this affect the strength of the magnetic field around the electromagnet?
[1 mark]
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The magnetic field would be stronger.
The magnetic field would stay the same.
The magnetic field would be weaker.
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0 2 Hailstones are small balls of ice. Hailstones form in clouds and fall to the ground. box
Figure 3 shows different-sized hailstones.
Figure 3
0 2 . 1 Which force causes the hailstones to fall to the ground?
[1 mark]
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Air resistance
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Tension
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0 2 . 2 As the hailstones begin to fall they accelerate. box
Which force increases as the hailstones accelerate?
[1 mark]
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Air resistance
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Tension
0 2 . 3 After a short time hailstones fall at terminal velocity.
Which of the following statements is true at terminal velocity?
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The hailstones begin to slow down.
The mass of the hailstones increases.
The resultant force on the hailstones is zero.
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diameter.
Figure 4 shows the results.
Figure 4
0 2 . 4 Estimate the terminal velocity for a hailstone with a diameter of 80 mm.
Show how you obtain your answer.
[2 marks]
Terminal velocity = m/s
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0 2 . 5 Give one reason why a hailstone with a large diameter has a greater terminal velocity box
than a hailstone with a smaller diameter.
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It has a greater power.
It has a greater pressure.
It has a greater temperature.
It has a greater weight.
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After falling, the hailstone hits the ground.
Figure 5 shows the forces acting on the hailstone at the moment it hits the ground.
Figure 5
0 2 . 6 What is the magnitude of the resultant force on the hailstone in Figure 5?
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0.15 N
0.48 N
0.63 N
0.78 N
0 2 . 7 What is the direction of the resultant force on the hailstone in Figure 5?
[1 mark]
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0 3 The Sun is at the centre of our solar system. box
0 3 . 1 What type of object is the Sun?
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0 3 . 2 What is the name of the galaxy our solar system is part of?
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