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AQA Physics Paper3 2025 Prediction

This document outlines the AQA A-level Physics Paper 3 exam instructions and content for 2025, including practical skills, data analysis, and synoptic questions. It covers various topics such as resistivity, simple harmonic motion, gravitational fields, capacitors, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. The paper consists of multiple sections with specific questions and marks allocated for each, totaling a maximum of 80 marks.

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AQA Physics Paper3 2025 Prediction

This document outlines the AQA A-level Physics Paper 3 exam instructions and content for 2025, including practical skills, data analysis, and synoptic questions. It covers various topics such as resistivity, simple harmonic motion, gravitational fields, capacitors, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. The paper consists of multiple sections with specific questions and marks allocated for each, totaling a maximum of 80 marks.

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AQA A-level Physics 7408/3 - Paper 3

Prediction (2025)
Instructions
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials:
- Ruler
- Scientific calculator
- Protractor (optional)

Instructions:
- Use black ink or ballpoint pen.
- Answer all questions.
- You must show all your working.
- Do all rough work in this answer 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 80.

Section A: Practical Skills and Data Analysis


1. Measuring resistivity of a wire (8 marks)
(a) Describe the procedure the student should follow to determine the resistivity, including
how they would minimize uncertainties. (5 marks)

Ans. The student should take the reading of the current and voltage using the voltmeter and
ammeter near the wire. Find the length of the wire to reduce error use a cm ruler and use
vernier caliper to find the diameter to reduce error take 3 reading from different positions
of the wire and find the area of the wire. Plot a graph against V and I and take a gradient of
the graph and use the formula R = rho L/A.

(b) The student obtains a gradient of 2.00 Ohm/m from a resistance vs. length graph. The
diameter of the wire is measured as (0.30 ± 0.01) mm.
Calculate the resistivity, including percentage uncertainty. (3 marks)
Ans. 2± 0.02 Ohm/m
2. Investigating SHM using a mass-spring system (8 marks)
(a) Outline a method to determine the spring constant using a dynamic method rather than
a static method. (4 marks)

Ans. To determine the spring constant we need to make a record of the mass of the bob and
time of each bob to oscillate. Plot a graph T² against m and find the gradient of the graph.
Gradient = 4pi²/ k to calculate k which is spring constant.

(b) The following measurements were recorded:


- Mass = 0.200 kg
- Time for 10 oscillations = 14.2 s
Calculate the spring constant k. (4 marks)
k = 3.92 N/m.

Section B: Synoptic Questions


3. Gravitational fields (9 marks)
(a) State Newton's law of gravitation. (2 marks)

Ans. Gravitation force is the product of two-point mass and the square to the distance
between the masses.

(b) A satellite orbits the Earth at an altitude where the gravitational field strength is 3.0
N/kg. The radius of the Earth is 6.4 x 10^6 m.
Calculate the altitude of the satellite above the Earth's surface. (4 marks)

Ans. 5.12* 10^6 m


(c) Explain why satellites in geostationary orbit must be positioned above the equator. (3
marks)

Ans. To take the clear readings of the earth. And will follow the same path as the earth is
tilted at the angle.

4. Capacitors and Exponential Decay (9 marks)


(a) Define the time constant of a capacitor-resistor circuit. (2 marks)

Ans. Time constant is the product of the resistance of the resistor and capacitance of the
capacitor. SI unit s.

(b) Calculate the time constant. (2 marks)


Ans. No values given.
(c) Calculate the potential difference across the capacitor after 5.0 s. (3 marks)
(d) Sketch a graph of potential difference against time for the discharging capacitor, labeling
key points. (2 marks)

Ans.

5. Nuclear Physics (9 marks)


(a) Describe the differences between alpha, beta-minus, and gamma radiation in terms of
their nature and properties. (4 marks)

Ans. Alpha has the highest penetration rate than others and gamma has lowest penetration
power. Alpha is the form of ion of the He, beta minus is the electron and gamma are the
photons which are produced when the atoms annihilate. The alpha doesn’t deflect much
than others and the gamma have the highest deflection in the magnetic field.
(b) An isotope has a half-life of 4.0 hours.
Calculate the fraction of the original nuclei remaining after 12 hours. (3 marks)

Ans. the nuclei is the one-eighth from the original


(c) Explain why gamma radiation is often emitted following alpha or beta decay. (2 marks)

Section C: Optional Topic - Astrophysics


6. Stars and Cosmology (10 marks)
(a) Outline the stages in the evolution of a star similar in mass to the Sun, from formation to
the end of its life. (4 marks)

Ans. The stage of the formation of the star is from the Nebula where the gravitation
collapses and form protostar. Protostar has equilibrium force of gravitational and outward
pull. This further collapses and forms super giant where the H is fuses to He and when
nuclear fusion fuel runs out form the star which is like the mass of the Sun.
(b) A nearby star has a parallax angle of 0.040 arcseconds.
Calculate its distance from Earth in parsecs and in light years. (3 marks)

Ans. 1.52 * 10^-14 ly and 4.67 * 10^-15 parsecs.


(c) Explain why redshift measurements are used to support the Big Bang theory. (3 marks)
Ans. The universe is accelerating at the constant force due to dark energy and to support the
big bang theory we require red shift which is use to see the change in wavelength as it
moves further away from the observer from the earth.
End of Paper

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