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Physics
GCSE Physics Daily Practice (Foundation)
Foundation Tier
Time Allowed
75 min
Total Marks
14
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- • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
- • Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- • Do all rough work in this question paper. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
- • Show all your working out — marks may be awarded for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
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- • The total mark for this paper is 14.
- • The marks for each question are shown in brackets — use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
- • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are where the quality of your written communication will be assessed.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Energy and Forces
7 marks1
A car of mass 1000 kg travels at 15 m/s. Calculate its kinetic energy.
2
A force of 500N acts on an object of mass 50kg. Calculate the acceleration.
3
Explain why a parachutist reaches terminal velocity.
Waves and Electricity
7 marks4
Put these electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency: visible light, radio waves, X-rays, microwaves.
5
A 6V battery is connected to two 3Ω resistors in series. Calculate the current.
6
Explain why the live wire in a plug is dangerous.
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Total marks: 14
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