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GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE: SYNERGY
Foundation Tier Paper 4 Physical Sciences
Tuesday 13 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
Question Mark
⚫ a ruler
⚫ a protractor 1
⚫ a scientific calculator
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⚫ the periodic table (enclosed)
⚫ the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed). 3
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Instructions
⚫ Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. 5
⚫ Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 6
⚫ Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box
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around each page or on blank pages.
⚫ If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 8
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 9
⚫ Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked. 10
⚫ In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. TOTAL
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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0 1 The stopping distance of a vehicle depends on the thinking distance and the
braking distance.
0 1 . 1 What is meant by ‘thinking distance’?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
The distance travelled before a vehicle stops.
The distance travelled while the driver reacts.
The time taken for a driver to react.
The time taken for the vehicle to stop.
0 1 . 2 What would increase the braking distance of a vehicle?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
Ice on the road surface
Sunny weather
Using a mobile phone while driving
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0 1 . 3 What is the name of the force which causes the vehicle to decelerate when the
brakes are applied?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
Friction
Upthrust
Weight
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