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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Combined Science PAPER 3 Foundation Tier Question
Paper May 2023
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related or
follow on from each other where appropriate.
• A list of equations is included at the end of this exam paper.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Try to answer every question.
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
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answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 This question is about waves in the electromagnetic (e‑m) spectrum.
(a) (i) Figure 1 shows some types of radiation that form part of the e‑m spectrum
and some uses of e‑m radiation.
Draw one straight line from each type of e‑m radiation to its use.
One line has been drawn for you.
(3)
type of radiation use of radiation
satellite transmission
infrared
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disinfecting water
visible light
colour photography
microwaves
scanning for
broken bones
ultraviolet
thermal imaging
Figure 1
(ii) Which of these waves has the highest frequency?
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(1)
A infrared
B microwaves
C ultraviolet
D visible light
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, (b) X‑rays are also part of the e‑m spectrum.
Figure 2 shows an airport security scanner using X‑rays to scan passengers’ bags.
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