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General Certificate of Secondary Education Higher Tier June 2012

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Science A
Unit Physics P1

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Physics
Unit Physics P1 Wednesday 20 June 2012 9.00 am to 10.00 am

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For this paper you must have:  a ruler  the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed). You may use a calculator.

Time allowed  1 hour Instructions  Use black ink or black ball-point pen.  Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.  Answer all questions.  You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.  Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information  The marks for questions are shown in brackets.  The maximum mark for this paper is 60.  You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.  You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.  Question 3(b) should be answered in continuous prose. In this question you will be marked on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. Advice  In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.

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2 Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

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A wood burning stove is used to heat a room.

The fire in the stove uses wood as a fuel. The fire heats the matt black metal case of the stove. 1 (a) The air next to the stove is warmed by infrared radiation. How does the design of the stove help to improve the rate of energy transfer by infrared radiation? ............................................................................................................................................