aqa core physics (p1)
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Physics Unit 1
P1.1 - Transfer of Energy by Heating P1.2 - Energy and Efficiency P1.3 - The Usefulness of Electrical Appliances P1.4 - Generating Electricity and the National Grid P1.5 - Use of waves and the Big Bang Theory Factual Knowledge Tests
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G&T 6 Mark Questions
1. Explain why an electric heater is the only appliance that can possibly be 100% efficient.
2. Compare thermal energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
3. Describe the kinetic theory of matter.
4. Compare heat transfer in metals and non-metals.
5. Explain the factors that affect the rate of evaporation and condensation.
6. Explain how a vacuum flask controls the rate of energy transfer.
7. Explain how the flask reduces energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
8. Explain how you can reduce the rate of energy transfer in your home.
9. Outline the conservation of energy in a bungee jump.
10. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of buying compact fluorescent bulbs rather than filament bulbs.
11. Water in a tank in a house can be heated by using an electric immersion heater. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy to heat the water rather than using an electric immersion heater.
12. Describe, in as much detail as you can, how the energy stored in coal is transferred into electrical energy in a power station.
13. Describe the effect that the gases produced by burning fossil fuels can have on the environment and what could be done to reduce the amount of these gases emitted by power stations.
14. Compare the power generated from nuclear and fossil fuel power stations.
15. Evaluate the use of renewable energy to generate electricity.
16. Consider the reasons for and against using power cables underground as part of the national grid.
17. Describe what the national grid is and the role of the parts which it is made up of.
18. Describe, using examples, the difference between transvers and longitudinal waves.
19. Explain how red shift provides evidence for the Big Bang theory.
20. Discuss the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency and uses.
21. Outline how radio waves and microwaves can be used in communication.
22. Explain the link between the red shift and the Doppler effect.
23. Explain the evidence that the universe was created in the big bang.
24. Discuss the theories for the future of the universe.
2. Compare thermal energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
3. Describe the kinetic theory of matter.
4. Compare heat transfer in metals and non-metals.
5. Explain the factors that affect the rate of evaporation and condensation.
6. Explain how a vacuum flask controls the rate of energy transfer.
7. Explain how the flask reduces energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
8. Explain how you can reduce the rate of energy transfer in your home.
9. Outline the conservation of energy in a bungee jump.
10. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of buying compact fluorescent bulbs rather than filament bulbs.
11. Water in a tank in a house can be heated by using an electric immersion heater. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy to heat the water rather than using an electric immersion heater.
12. Describe, in as much detail as you can, how the energy stored in coal is transferred into electrical energy in a power station.
13. Describe the effect that the gases produced by burning fossil fuels can have on the environment and what could be done to reduce the amount of these gases emitted by power stations.
14. Compare the power generated from nuclear and fossil fuel power stations.
15. Evaluate the use of renewable energy to generate electricity.
16. Consider the reasons for and against using power cables underground as part of the national grid.
17. Describe what the national grid is and the role of the parts which it is made up of.
18. Describe, using examples, the difference between transvers and longitudinal waves.
19. Explain how red shift provides evidence for the Big Bang theory.
20. Discuss the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of wavelength, frequency and uses.
21. Outline how radio waves and microwaves can be used in communication.
22. Explain the link between the red shift and the Doppler effect.
23. Explain the evidence that the universe was created in the big bang.
24. Discuss the theories for the future of the universe.