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J259/01 Breadth in physics (Foundation Tier)
GCSE (9–1) Physics B
(Twenty First Century Science)
May 2023
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Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
a ruler (cm/mm)
the Equation Sheet for GCSE (9–1) Physics B (inside this
document)
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
an HB pencil
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INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answers should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 The diagram shows a hydroelectric power station.
Water in a
reservoir
Pipe
Turbine
National grid
Generator
(a) What is the useful energy store of the water in the reservoir?
Tick (✓) one box.
Chemical
Electrical
Gravitational Potential
Thermal
[1]
(b) Many of the main energy resources use a turbine attached to a generator.
Complete the table to state what drives the turbine for each energy resource.
Tick (✓) one box in each row.
What drives the turbine
Water Wind Steam
Energy resource
Gas power
Nuclear power
Tidal power
[3]
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(c) A Sankey diagram of the energy transferred in the hydroelectric power station during
one hour is shown.
(d) Calculate the power output of the hydroelectric power station.
Use:
energy transferred
• the equation: power =
time
• the data in the Sankey diagram
• the information: 1 hour = 3600 seconds.
Power output = .................................................. MW [2]
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