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Black body radiation: AQA GCSE Physics questions

Every AQA GCSE Physics exam question on 4.6.3 Black body radiation, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q01.7

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 01.7: The Sun and the Earth both emit infrared radiation. How does the rate of infrared radiation emitted by the Sun compare with the rate of infrared radiation emitt

  2. Q06.1

    June 2024 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.6.2 Electromagnetic waves4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2024 Paper 2 Foundation, question 06.1: Suggest one piece of equipment that can be used to detect infrared radiation. [1 mark]

  3. Q01.3

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marks4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 01.3: When will the flasks emit infrared radiation at the greatest rate? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Tick () one box. During the 1st minute During the 5

  4. Q01.5

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Higher

    2 marks4.6.2 Electromagnetic waves4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Higher, question 01.5: Table 1 shows the results. Table 1 Surface colour of the cube Temperature increase after 10 minutes in °C Matt white 3.0 Shiny white 2.0 Matt black 6.5 Shiny bl

  5. Q04.6

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 04.6: Stars act like black bodies. Which statement is true for perfect black bodies? [1 mark] Tick () one box. They are good reflectors of radiation. They are the be

  6. Q09.3

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 09.3: When will the flasks emit infrared radiation at the greatest rate? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Tick () one box. During the 1st minute During the 5

  7. Q09.5

    June 2023 · Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.6.2 Electromagnetic waves4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2023 Paper 2 Foundation, question 09.5: Table 2 shows the results. Table 2 Surface colour of the cube Temperature increase after 10 minutes in °C Matt white 3.0 Shiny white 2.0 Matt black 6.5 Shiny bl

  8. Q02.5

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Higher, question 02.5: Stars emit radiation with a range of wavelengths. Which property of a star does the range of wavelengths depend on? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Density Mass Temp

  9. Q09.5

    November 2020 · Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    November 2020 Paper 2 Foundation, question 09.5: Stars emit radiation with a range of wavelengths. Which property of a star does the range of wavelengths depend on? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Density Mass Temp

  10. Q07.7

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2019 Paper 2 Higher, question 07.7: What is the Albedo value of a perfect black body? [1 mark]

  11. Q07.8

    June 2019 · Paper 2 Higher

    3 marks4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2019 Paper 2 Higher, question 07.8: Figure 14 shows two points, A and B, just above the Earth’s surface. Figure 14 The average Albedo value of the Earth’s surface is 0.3 The Albedo value of thick

  12. Q07.3

    June 2018 · Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.6.3 Black body radiation
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    June 2018 Paper 2 Higher, question 07.3: How does the amount of infrared radiation emitted by the nails change when the power supply is switched on? [1 mark]
All 12 questions on Black body radiation, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q01.7 (2 marks): The Sun and the Earth both emit infrared radiation. How does the rate of infrared radiation emitted by the Sun compare with the rate of infrared radiation emitt
  2. June 2024, Paper 2 Foundation, Q06.1 (1 mark): Suggest one piece of equipment that can be used to detect infrared radiation. [1 mark]
  3. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q01.3 (2 marks): When will the flasks emit infrared radiation at the greatest rate? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Tick () one box. During the 1st minute During the 5
  4. June 2023, Paper 2 Higher, Q01.5 (2 marks): Table 1 shows the results. Table 1 Surface colour of the cube Temperature increase after 10 minutes in °C Matt white 3.0 Shiny white 2.0 Matt black 6.5 Shiny bl
  5. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q04.6 (1 mark): Stars act like black bodies. Which statement is true for perfect black bodies? [1 mark] Tick () one box. They are good reflectors of radiation. They are the be
  6. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q09.3 (2 marks): When will the flasks emit infrared radiation at the greatest rate? Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Tick () one box. During the 1st minute During the 5
  7. June 2023, Paper 2 Foundation, Q09.5 (2 marks): Table 2 shows the results. Table 2 Surface colour of the cube Temperature increase after 10 minutes in °C Matt white 3.0 Shiny white 2.0 Matt black 6.5 Shiny bl
  8. November 2020, Paper 2 Higher, Q02.5 (1 mark): Stars emit radiation with a range of wavelengths. Which property of a star does the range of wavelengths depend on? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Density Mass Temp
  9. November 2020, Paper 2 Foundation, Q09.5 (1 mark): Stars emit radiation with a range of wavelengths. Which property of a star does the range of wavelengths depend on? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Density Mass Temp
  10. June 2019, Paper 2 Higher, Q07.7 (1 mark): What is the Albedo value of a perfect black body? [1 mark]
  11. June 2019, Paper 2 Higher, Q07.8 (3 marks): Figure 14 shows two points, A and B, just above the Earth’s surface. Figure 14 The average Albedo value of the Earth’s surface is 0.3 The Albedo value of thick
  12. June 2018, Paper 2 Higher, Q07.3 (1 mark): How does the amount of infrared radiation emitted by the nails change when the power supply is switched on? [1 mark]

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