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1
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What does GCSE stand for?

A

General Certificate of Secondary Education

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What is the main focus of Paper 1 in GCSE Physics?

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Fundamental concepts of Physics

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True or False: GCSE Physics Paper 1 includes both theoretical and practical questions.

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True

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4
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Name three key areas covered in GCSE Physics Paper 1.

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  • Energy
  • Forces
  • Waves
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5
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Fill in the blank: The study of _______ involves understanding motion and the forces acting upon objects.

A

Forces

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6
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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

A

Potential energy

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7
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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv²

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8
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Define ‘wave’ in the context of physics.

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A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another

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True or False: Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.

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True

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10
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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N)

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Fill in the blank: The _______ states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

A

Third law of motion

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12
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What does the term ‘energy efficiency’ refer to?

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The ratio of useful energy output to total energy input

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Name two types of energy resources.

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  • Renewable
  • Non-renewable
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14
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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed

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15
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Fill in the blank: The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately _______ m/s.

A

3 x 10^8

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16
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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

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Inversely proportional

17
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True or False: All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed in a vacuum.

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True

18
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What is the role of a lens in optics?

A

To refract light and form images

19
Q

Name the three primary colors of light.

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  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
20
Q

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

A

Refraction

21
Q

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process by which energy is transferred through space without the need for a medium.

A

Radiation

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