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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 page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
· Answer all the questions.
· Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
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· The total mark for this paper is 90.
· The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
· Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
· This document has 24 pages.
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Friday 14 June 2024 · Afternoon
GCSE (9·1) Physics B (Twenty First Century Science)
J259/04 Depth in physics (Higher Tier)
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1 The diagram below shows part of the National Grid.

Power cables



Y
Homes


Power station

(a)
(i) What is the domestic mains supply voltage to homes in the UK?

Tick (✓) one box.

60 V a.c.

60 V d.c.

230 V a.c.

230 V d.c.
[1]

(ii) The electricity is transmitted along the power cables at around 230 000 V.

Explain how this high voltage makes the energy transfer along the power cables more efficient.

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(iii) Name the device at Y.

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(b) Many different energy resources are used to generate electricity.

(i) State two types of renewable energy resources used to generate electricity.

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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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(ii)* Fig. 1.1 shows the percentage of electricity generated by different energy resources in the UK in
2010 and 2020.

Fig. 1.1

2010 2020

Renewables Coal Oil
7% 2% 3%



Coal
Nuclear
28%
16%
Renewables Gas
43% 36%

Gas Oil
46% 3%
Nuclear
16%


Describe how the trends in the use of energy resources in the UK changed between 2010 and
2020.

Suggest reasons for these changes.

Use the data in Fig. 1.1 in your answer.

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