2024_AQA-GCSE Combined Science: Synergy –
Foundation Tier Paper 4: Physical Sciences
(Merged Question Paper and Marking
Scheme) | Tuesday 11 June 2024
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GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE: SYNERGY
Foundation Tier Paper 4 Physical Sciences
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Tuesday 11 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
Question Mark
a protractor
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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.
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Pencil should only be used for drawing.
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Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box
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around each page or on blank pages. 8
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
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of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want 10
to be marked. TOTAL
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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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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GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Foundation Tier Paper 4 - Physical Sciences Summary
The GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Foundation Tier Paper 4 - Physical Sciences, scheduled for
June 2025 , will assess students' understanding of advanced physical science concepts, focusing on
physics and chemistry. The paper will test both theoretical knowledge and practical application in
various contexts. The key areas covered include:
1. Energy:
o The forms of energy (kinetic, thermal, chemical, electrical, light, sound) and the
processes of energy transfer and conservation.
o Energy efficiency: calculating and improving efficiency in energy systems,
understanding how energy is lost in processes, and how to reduce waste energy.
o Specific heat capacity and calculations related to the energy required to change the
temperature of a substance.
2. Forces and Motion:
o Understanding forces and their effects on objects, including resultant force,
acceleration, and velocity.
o Applying Newton’s laws of motion and understanding the relationship between force,
mass, and acceleration (F = ma).
o The concept of momentum and its conservation in collisions and explosions.
o Work and power, including calculations for work done (Work = Force × Distance) and
power (Power = Work / Time).
3. Waves:
o The nature and behavior of waves, including key concepts such as wavelength,
frequency, and amplitude.
o Understanding transverse and longitudinal waves, and the characteristics of each type.
o The electromagnetic spectrum, its different types of waves (radio waves, microwaves,
infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays), and their properties and uses.
4. Electricity and Magnetism:
o The basics of electric circuits, including the role of components like resistors, batteries,
and switches in the circuit.
o How to calculate current, voltage, and resistance in circuits (Ohm's Law: V = IR).
o Understanding magnetic fields and how they interact with electric current (the motor
effect and electromagnetic induction).
o The role of electromagnets and their uses in motors, transformers, and other electrical
devices.
5. Energy Resources:
o The various types of energy resources, including renewable (solar, wind, hydroelectric,
geothermal) and non-renewable (fossil fuels, nuclear) resources.
o The advantages and disadvantages of each type of energy resource, with a focus on
environmental impact, sustainability, and carbon footprint.
o The concept of global warming and the role of energy consumption in contributing to
climate change.
6. Chemical Reactions:
o The concept of chemical reactions, including key types like combustion,
neutralization, and displacement reactions.
o The rate of reaction and how factors like temperature, concentration, and catalysts affect
reaction speed.
o Acids and alkalis, including pH, the role of indicators, and neutralization reactions.
7. The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure:
, oUnderstanding the periodic table, including trends such as atomic size, reactivity, and the
classification of elements into groups and periods.
o The properties of alkali metals, halogens, and noble gases.
o Atomic structure: protons, neutrons, electrons, and how atoms interact to form
compounds.
8. Radioactivity:
o The basics of radioactive decay, including alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
o Understanding the concept of half-life and how it is used to calculate the decay of
radioactive materials.
o The uses and dangers of radioactivity in medicine, industry, and the environment.
9. Chemistry of the Atmosphere:
o The composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and how it has evolved over time.
o The impact of human activities on the atmosphere, including the effects of carbon
dioxide and methane on global warming and climate change.
o Pollution and methods of reducing its impact, including the role of sustainable practices
and green technologies.
This paper will consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and longer-answer
questions that assess students' ability to apply their knowledge of physical sciences. Students will be
expected to demonstrate an understanding of physical principles, analyze data, and solve problems
across physics and chemistry topics.
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0 1Figure 1 shows a floating hot air balloon attached to the ground by a rope.
The hot air balloon is stationary.
Figure 1
Hot air balloon
Rope
0 1 . 1 The wind is exerting a force on the hot air balloon in Figure 1. Which
arrow shows the direction of the force of the wind in Figure 1?
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