GCSE Physics FRQ Room

AC Generator Extended Response

Describe how a simple alternator (AC generator) produces electricity.

Advanced Circuit Analysis

A student sets up a circuit with a 12 V DC supply, a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR), and a fixed res

Atomic Structure - Fission and Fusion

Nuclear power stations use nuclear fission to generate electricity.

Atomic Structure - The Atom

This question is about the structure of the atom.

Atomic Structure Basics

This question is about the structure of the atom.

Atoms and Isotopes

This question is about atomic structure and radioactive decay.

Basic Circuits

This question is about electrical circuits.

Basic Circuits

This question is about electrical circuits.

Big Bang Theory Evaluation

There are different theories about the origin of the Universe. The Big Bang theory is the distinct s

Circuit Investigation Review

A student investigates the I-V characteristics of different circuit components.

Complex Circuits and Resistors

A student sets up the circuit shown in the diagram, where $R_1 = 10 \Omega$ and $R_2 = 40 \Omega$ ar

Density and States of Matter

This question is about the physical properties of materials.

Efficiency of a Motor

An electric motor is used to lift a load.

Electricity - Circuit Analysis

A student investigates the I-V characteristics of a filament lamp.

Electricity - Series Circuits

A student investigates a series circuit containing a resistor and a filament lamp.

Electricity - The National Grid

This question is about electricity in the home and the National Grid.

Electricity in the Home

This question is about mains electricity.

Electromagnetism

Questions about magnetic fields and the motor effect.

Electromagnetism Calculations

This question is about electromagnetism.

Electromagnetism: Motor Effect

A straight wire carrying a current is placed in a magnetic field.

Energy - Power and Efficiency

An electric motor is used to lift a crate of mass 50 kg.

Energy Calculations

A student drops a ball from a height of 10 meters.

Energy Calculations

A 50 kg student climbs a set of stairs.

Energy Resources

Electricity is generated using different energy resources.

Energy Resources

This question is about electricity generation.

Energy Resources and Calculations

A wind turbine is used to generate electricity for a small remote community.

Energy Resources and Insulation

This question is about energy resources and thermal insulation.

Energy Resources and Kinetic Energy

A wind turbine generates electricity using the wind.

Energy Resources Comparison

In the UK, electricity is generated using various energy resources. Compare the use of wind power w

Energy Stores and Power

This question is about energy stores, transfers, and power.

Energy Stores and Transfers

This question is about energy stores and transfers.

Energy Stores and Transfers

This question is about energy stores and transfers.

Energy Stores and Transfers

A student rides a bicycle up a hill.

Energy Transfer and Power

This question is about work done, power, and kinetic energy.

Energy Transfers and Power

A 500 kg roller coaster car is lifted to the top of a track.

Energy, Work and Power

A 50 kg student runs up a set of stairs.

Extended Response: Energy Evaluation

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power to generate electricity compared to

Extended Response: Energy Resources

Compare the use of coal and solar power for generating electricity in the UK. In your answer, you s

Extended Response: Medical Imaging

Extended response question.

Extended Response: Medical Imaging

Doctors use different types of electromagnetic waves for medical imaging.

Forces - Elasticity

A student stretches a spring by adding weights to it.

Forces - Scalar and Vector Quantities

This question is about forces and physical quantities.

Forces - Scalars and Vectors

This question is about physical quantities.

Forces - Stopping Distance (Q9)

Stopping distance is the sum of thinking distance and braking distance.

Forces and Scalars

This question is about forces and physical quantities.

Forces Concepts and Scalars

This question is about forces and physical quantities.

Forces Foundations

This question is about basic forces and motion.

Gas Laws and Particle Physics

A gas is contained in a syringe which is sealed at the end. The gas is compressed slowly so that the

Gas Laws and Work Done

This question is about the physical properties of gases.

Gas Pressure and Internal Energy

This question is about particles in a gas.

Gas Pressure and Volume

A student investigates the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at constant tempera

Half-life and Activity

A sample contains a radioactive isotope that emits beta radiation.

Heating Curves and Latent Heat

A substance is heated at a constant rate until it turns from a solid to a liquid.

Investigation of Acceleration (Required Practical)

A student investigates how the mass of a trolley affects its acceleration when a constant force is a

Isotopes and Half-life

This question is about atomic structure and radioactive decay.

Kinetic and Potential Energy

An object of mass 2 kg is lifted to a height of 5 m.

Kinetic Energy and Efficiency

A roller coaster car has a mass of 500 kg. It is lifted to the top of a track by a motor.

Kinetic Energy and Efficiency

A cyclist rides up a hill. The total mass of the cyclist and the bicycle is 85 kg.

Kinetic Energy and GPE

A cyclist rides a bike down a hill. The mass of the cyclist and the bike is 80 kg.

Kinetic Energy and Power

A 500 kg roller coaster car sits at the top of a track.

Lenses and Magnification

A convex lens is used to form an image of an object.

Life Cycle of Stars

Stars have a life cycle that depends on their mass.

Life Cycle of Stars

This question is about the life cycle of stars.

Light and Lenses

This question involves the behaviour of light in glass and lenses.

Light and Lenses

A student investigates how light interacts with mirrors and lenses.

Magnetic Fields

This question is about magnetism.

Magnetism - Motor Effect Calculation

This question is about the force on a conductor in a magnetic field.

Magnetism: Electromagnets and Fields

This question is about magnetic fields.

Mains Electricity and Energy Transfer

This question is about domestic electricity in the UK.

Mains Electricity and Power

This question is about domestic electricity in the UK.

Mains Electricity and the National Grid

This question covers domestic electricity and power transmission.

Mains Electricity and The National Grid

Household electricity in the UK is supplied by the National Grid.

Medical Tracers and Radiation Risks

Technetium-99m is a radioactive isotope used widely in medical imaging.

Momentum and Collisions

Two cars are involved in a collision on an icy track.

Motion Graph and Force Calculation

A car travels along a straight road. The velocity-time graph for the car is shown in Figure 3.

Motion Graphs and Practical Skills

A student investigates the motion of a trolley on a ramp.

National Grid

Electricity is transmitted across the country via the National Grid.

National Grid Extended Response

Extended Response: High Voltage Transmission.

Newton's Second Law investigation

A student investigates the relationship between the force applied to a trolley and its acceleration.

Newton's Second Law Practical

A student investigates how the mass of a trolley affects its acceleration. A constant force is appli

Non-Ohmic Conductors

This question is about electrical components.

Nuclear Decay and Half-Life

A sample contains a radioactive isotope that emits beta radiation.

Orbital Motion and Stellar Life Cycles

Satellites orbit planets in circular paths. Stars undergo different life cycles based on their mass.

Particle Model - Density and State

A student investigates the density of an irregular solid object.

Particle Model - Specific Heat Capacity

A student investigates the specific heat capacity of a metal block. This is a Required Practical.

Particle Model - States of Matter

This question is about the states of matter and changes of state.

Particle Model and Density

This question is about the particle model of matter.

Q1 - Scalar and Vector Quantities

This question is about forces and physical quantities.

Q1 Energy Stores and Efficiency

This question is about energy stores and efficiency.

Q1 Energy Stores and Power

This question is about energy stores and transfers.

Q1: Energy Stores and Resources

This question is about energy stores and resources.

Q1: Forces and Scalars

This question is about forces and physical quantities.

Q1: Forces Basics

This question is about forces and their effects.

Q1: Forces Basics and Work Done

This question is about forces, weight, and work done.

Q2 - Wave Properities

This question is about waves.

Q2 - Wave Properties and Spectrum

This question is about waves.

Q2 - Waves: Properties

This question is about the properties of waves.

Q2 Atomic Structure

This question is about the structure of the atom.

Q2: Atomic Structure - Radioactive Decay

Radioactive isotopes differ in their stability and methods of decay.

Q2: Density of Irregular Objects (Practical)

A student wants to determine the density of a small, irregularly shaped stone.

Q2: Static Electricity

This question is about static electricity.

Q2: Wave Properties

A student uses a ripple tank to investigate the properties of water waves.

Q2: Waves - Sound and Frequency

Sound waves are longitudinal waves. A student uses an oscilloscope to investigate the properties of

Q3 - Space: The Solar System

This question is about our Solar System.

Q3 Magnetism Basics

This question is about magnets.

Q3 Magnets and Fields

This question is about magnetism.

Q3 States of Matter

This question is about states of matter and changing state.

Q3: Basic Electricity

This question is about electrical circuits.

Q3: Electricity Fundamentals

A student investigates electrical components.

Q3: Magnetism - Basics

A student investigates magnets.

Q3: Magnetism - Magnets and Fields

This question is about magnetism.

Q3: Magnetism - Magnets and Fields

This question is about magnetism.

Q3: Magnetism - Magnets and Fields

This question is about magnetism.

Q3: Magnetism Basics

This question is about magnetism.

Q3: Series Circuits

A student investigates a series circuit containing a power supply and two resistors.

Q4

This question is about the solar system.

Q4 - Space: The Solar System

This question is about our Solar System.

Q4 - States of Matter

This question is about states of matter.

Q4 Particle Model

This question is about states of matter.

Q4: Solar System

This question is about our Solar System.

Q4: Space - Solar System

This question is about our legal solar system.

Q4: States of Matter

This question is about states of matter.

Q4: The Solar System

This question is about space physics.

Q5 - Forces: Hooke's Law (Required Practical)

A student investigated how a spring extends when different weights are added to it.

Q5 Energy Transfer and Insulation

A student investigated how different materials affect the rate of cooling of hot water.

Q5: Advanced Circuits (RP4)

A student investigates a circuit containing resistors in series and parallel. The circuit consists o

Q5: Advanced Energy Transfer

A roller coaster car is lifted to the top of a track.

Q5: Forces - Acceleration (Required Practical)

A student investigates how the force applied to a trolley affects its acceleration.

Q5: Forces - Weight and Mass

A student investigates mass and weight.

Q5: Mechanical Energy Calculations

A 2.5 kg brick is dropped from a height of 8.0 metres.

Q5: Non-Ohmic Conductors

A student investigates the I-V characteristics of a filament lamp.

Q5: Space Physics

This question is about the universe and orbital motion.

Q5: Specific Heat Capacity

A student investigated the specific heat capacity of a metal block.

Q5: Weight and Mass

A student investigates the weight of different objects.

Q6 Waves Practical

A student uses a ripple tank to observe water waves.

Q6: Ripple Tank Waves (Required Practical)

A student uses a ripple tank to observe water waves.

Q6: Speed of Waves (RP6)

A student investigates water waves in a ripple tank.

Q6: Waves - Ripple Tank (RP6)

A student uses a ripple tank to investigate water waves.

Q6: Waves - Ripple Tank RP

A student uses a ripple tank to investigate water waves.

Q7 - Transformers and Power Transmission

This question is about the transmission of electricity.

Q7 Radioactivity and Half-Life

Calculations involving radioactive decay.

Q7: Electromagnetism

This question is about electromagnets and the motor effect.

Q7: Forces - Momentum and Vectors

This question is about momentum and collisions.

Q7: Momentum and Vehicle Safety

This question is about momentum and collisions.

Q8 - Forces: Motion Graphs

A car travels along a straight road. The graph shows how the velocity of the car changes with time.

Q8 - Space: Life Cycle of a Star

Stars go through a life cycle determined by their mass.

Q8 Electromagnets

This question is about electromagnets.

Q8 Mechanical Work and Energy Analysis

A cyclist coasts down a hill from rest without pedaling.

Q8 Particle Model and Pressure

This question is about particles and gas pressure.

Q8 Specific Heat Capacity

A student determines the specific heat capacity of aluminum.

Q8: Energy and Transport

A hybrid car has a mass of 1500 kg. It accelerates from rest to a velocity of 30 m/s.

Q8: Magnetism - Motor Effect & Transformers

This question is about electromagnetic devices.

Q8: Nuclear Fission

Nuclear power stations use uranium-235 for generating electricity.

Q8: Particle Model - Multi-Step Heating

An electric kettle contains 0.50 kg of water at 20 °C. The kettle has a power rating of 2.5 kW.

Q8: The Expanding Universe

This question is about evidence for the Big Bang theory.

Q8: Work Done and Elasticity

A student stretches a spring by hanging weights from it.

Q9 - Forces: Motion Graphs and Stopping Distance

A car travels along a straight road. The graph shows how the velocity changes with time.

Q9 Life Cycle of Stars and Red Shift

This question is about stars and the universe.

Q9: Mains Electricity

This question is about mains electricity and safety.

Q9: Motion and Newton's Laws

A car travels along a straight road. The graph shows how the velocity of the car changes with time.

Q9: Stopping Distances and Pressure

This question is about car safety and physics on the road.

Q9: Transformers

Transformers are used to change the potential difference (voltage) of an electricity supply.

Q10 - Life Cycle of Stars

Stars go through a life cycle that is determined by their mass.

Q10 - The Motor Effect

A straight wire carrying a current is placed in a magnetic field. A force is exerted on the wire.

Q10 - Waves: Electromagnetic Spectrum and Lenses

The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous spectrum of waves.

Q10 Energy Calculations and Efficiency

This question is about energy in mechanical systems.

Q10 Energy Resources

This question is about energy resources.

Q10: EM Spectrum and Uses

The electromagnetic spectrum consists of seven types of waves.

Q10: Energy Resources Evaluation

Nuclear power stations and wind turbines are both used to generate electricity.

Q10: Extended Response - Medical Radiation

Medical professionals use different types of radioactive sources for diagnosis (tracers) and treatme

Q10: Forces - Motion Graph Analysis

A bus travels along a straight road.

Q10: Life Cycle of Stars

Extended Response: Compare the life cycle of a star like the Sun with the life cycle of a star much

Q10: Life Cycle of Stars

Stars go through a life cycle that is determined by their mass. [6 marks]

Q10: Ripple Tank Experiment

A student uses a ripple tank to investigate water waves (Required Practical 6).

Q10: Space - Red-Shift

Astronomers observe light from distant galaxies to understand the Universe.

Q10: Waves - IR Emission Practical

A student investigates how the surface of an object affects how much infrared radiation it emits.

Q11 - Electromagnetic Spectrum

This question is about electromagnetic waves.

Q11 Waves: Lenses

A student investigates how a convex lens forms an image.

Q11: EM Spectrum and Refraction

This question is about electromagnetic waves.

Q11: Forces - Moments and Levers

A student uses a lever to lift a heavy load.

Q11: Forces, Work Done and Power

A student pushes a box across the floor.

Q11: Lenses and Refraction

This question is about lenses.

Q11: Lenses and Refraction

Figure 2 shows a ray diagram for a convex lens.

Q11: Magnetism - Transformers

Transformers are used in the National Grid to change the voltage of electricity.

Q11: Nuclear Fission and Fusion

Nuclear power stations use nuclear fission to generate electricity.

Q11: Transformers

Transformers are used in the National Grid.

Q12 - Electromagnetic Spectrum

Extended Response: Infrared and Ultraviolet (UV) are both parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Q12 - Space: Life Cycle of a Star

This is an extended response question.

Q12 - Space: Life Cycle of a Star

Extended Response Question.

Q12 Forces - Extended Response

This question is about forces and motion.

Q12: Energy Resources (Extended Response)

In the UK, electricity is generated using a mix of energy resources.

Q12: Extended Response (Transformers)

This question is about electricity in the National Grid.

Q12: Infrared Investigation

This question represents the extended response task.

Q12: Waves - Extended Response

This question requires an extended response.

Question 1

This question is about momentum and vectors.

Question 4

A student investigates the specific heat capacity of a metal block.

Question 4

This question is about the universe and orbital motion.

Question 4: Forces and Elasticity

A student investigates the relationship between the force applied to a spring and its extension. The

Question 5

A student drops a ball from a height of 10 metres. The mass of the ball is 0.5 kg.

Question 6: Nuclear Fission and Fusion

This question is about nuclear reactions and safety.

Question 7

This question is about the particle model and gas laws.

Question 7

This question is about radioactivity.

Question 10 - Mains Electricity

This question is about domestic electricity.

Question 12

This question is about changes of state and the particle model.

Radioactive Decay

This question is about radioactive substances.

Radioactive Decay

Technetium-99m is a radioactive source used in medical imaging.

Radioactive Decay

Isotopes of Iodine are often used in medical tracers.

Radioactive Decay and Half-Life

Radioactive isotopes emit radiation from their nuclei.

Radioactivity and Half-life

Radioactive isotopes are used in medicine and industry.

Radioactivity and Half-Life

This question is about radioactive decay.

Red-Shift and Orbits

Scientists use the light from distant galaxies to understand the expansion of the universe.

Red-Shift and the Universe

Astronomers observe light from distant galaxies to understand the evolution of the universe.

Refraction and Lenses

Light interacts with different materials through refraction.

Refraction and Lenses

A ray of monochromatic light travels from air into a glass block.

Refraction and Optics

A student investigates the refraction of light using a rectangular glass block.

Refraction and Snell's Law

A ray of light travels from air into a glass block.

Required Practical - Acceleration

A student carries out an experiment to investigate Newton's Second Law. They use a trolley of mass 0

Resistance Practical

A student investigates how the length of a wire affects its resistance.

Resistance Required Practical

A student investigates how the length of a wire affects its resistance.

Resolving Forces and Work Done

A gardener pushes a lawnmower with a force of 150 N. The handle makes an angle of 40° with the horiz

Ripple Tank Experiment (Required Practical)

A student uses a ripple tank to measure the speed of water waves.

Ripple Tank Practical

A student investigates the speed of water waves using a ripple tank.

Ripple Tank Practical

A student investigates the speed of water waves using a ripple tank.

Ripple Tank Practical

A teacher demonstrates a ripple tank experiment to measure wave speed.

Scalars and Forces

Physics quantities can be scalars or vectors.

Scalars and Vectors

This question is about forces and physical quantities.

Specific Heat Capacity

A student investigates the specific heat capacity of a block of aluminium.

Specific Heat Capacity (Required Practical)

A student investigates the specific heat capacity of aluminium using an immersion heater.

Specific Heat Capacity (RP1)

A student investigates the specific heat capacity of a block of metal.

Specific Heat Capacity Investigation

A student investigates the specific heat capacity of an aluminium block using an immersion heater.

Specific Heat Capacity Practical

A student measures the specific heat capacity of an aluminum block.

States of Matter

This question is about states of matter.

States of Matter

This question is about the particle model of matter.

States of Matter

This question is about the particle model of matter.

States of Matter

A substance can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas.

States of Matter

This question is about the particle model of matter.

Static Electricity and Advanced Circuits

This question is about static charge and circuit calculations.

The Expanding Universe

This question is about evidence for the Big Bang model of the universe.

The Motor Effect

A student investigates the motor effect using a wire placed in a magnetic field.

The National Grid

Electricity is transmitted across the country via the National Grid.

Thermal Insulation Practical

A student investigated the effectiveness of different materials as thermal insulators.

Topic 3: Density and States of Matter

This question is about density and changes of state.

Topic 5: Forces - Basic Concepts

This question is about forces, weight, and work done.

Wave Properties

This question is about the properties of waves.

Wave Properties

This question is about waves.

Wave Properties Basics

Questions about the properties of waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Waves - Optics and Refraction

This question is about light and lenses.

Waves - Ripple Tank

A student investigates water waves using a ripple tank.

Waves and Refraction (RP6)

A student uses a ripple tank to investigate the behavior of water waves.

Work, Power, and Efficiency

An electric motor is used to lift a load of bricks.