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Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Combined Science PAPER 6
Higher Tier Question Paper June 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.
•• Calculators may be used.
• Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• Instructure
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
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
• A list of equations is included at the end of this exam paper.
follow on from each other where appropriate.
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.
Turn over
, 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 (a) Figure 1 shows some of the apparatus that students use to determine the
resistance of a piece of iron wire.
connector iron wire connector
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variable resistor battery
Figure 1
Add connecting wires, a voltmeter and an ammeter to complete the circuit
in Figure 1 so that the students can determine the resistance of the piece of
iron wire.
(2)
(b) The students extend the investigation to determine how the resistance of the
iron wire changes with its length.
(i) Give the name of one additional piece of apparatus the students would need.
(1)
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120
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length in cm
Figure 2
Draw a straight line of best fit on Figure 2.
(1)
(iii) Use Figure 2 to estimate the resistance of a 100 cm length of the iron wire.
(1)
resistance =............................... Ω
(iv) The variable resistor shown in Figure 1 is used to prevent the iron wire from
becoming too hot.
Explain how the variable resistor is used to prevent the iron wire from
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