AQA GCSE PHYSICS FOUNDATION TIER PAPER 2 QUESTION PAPER
2021
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GCSE
PHYSICS
Foundation Tier Paper 2
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator
1
• a protractor
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed). 2
3
Instructions 4
• 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. 5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 6
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
• 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). 8
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 9
be marked.
TOTAL
• 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.
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outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a water wave.
Figure 1
0 1 . 1 What type of wave is a water wave?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Electromagnetic
Longitudinal
Transverse
0 1 . 2 Which statement describes the movement of the water at point X?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
The water at point X does not move.
The water at point X moves to the left and right.
The water at point X moves up and down.
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outside the
0 1 . 3 The wave has a frequency of 2.0 hertz. box
The wavelength is 0.032 metres.
Calculate the wave speed.
Use the equation:
wave speed = frequency × wavelength
Choose the unit from the box.
[3 marks]
m2/s m/s s2
Wave speed = Unit
0 1 . 4 What is transferred by all waves?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Energy
Information
Water
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
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, 4
Do not write
outside the
Figure 2 shows four water waves. box
The waves are all drawn to the same scale.
The waves all travel at the same speed.
Figure 2
0 1 . 5 Which wave has the longest wavelength?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 6 Which wave has the highest frequency?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
A B C D 8
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2021
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
F
GCSE
PHYSICS
Foundation Tier Paper 2
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator
1
• a protractor
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed). 2
3
Instructions 4
• 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. 5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 6
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
• 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). 8
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 9
be marked.
TOTAL
• 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.
*jun2184632F01*
IB/M/Jun21/E18 8463/2F
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a water wave.
Figure 1
0 1 . 1 What type of wave is a water wave?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Electromagnetic
Longitudinal
Transverse
0 1 . 2 Which statement describes the movement of the water at point X?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
The water at point X does not move.
The water at point X moves to the left and right.
The water at point X moves up and down.
*02*
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 The wave has a frequency of 2.0 hertz. box
The wavelength is 0.032 metres.
Calculate the wave speed.
Use the equation:
wave speed = frequency × wavelength
Choose the unit from the box.
[3 marks]
m2/s m/s s2
Wave speed = Unit
0 1 . 4 What is transferred by all waves?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Energy
Information
Water
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
*03*
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, 4
Do not write
outside the
Figure 2 shows four water waves. box
The waves are all drawn to the same scale.
The waves all travel at the same speed.
Figure 2
0 1 . 5 Which wave has the longest wavelength?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
A B C D
0 1 . 6 Which wave has the highest frequency?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
A B C D 8
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