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The first law of thermodynamics: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 16.2 The first law of thermodynamics, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(c)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    2 marks16.2 The first law of thermodynamics
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(c)(i): Use the information in (b)(i) to calculate the external work done during the expansion of the gas. work done = J [2]

  2. Q2(c)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    2 marks16.2 The first law of thermodynamics
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(c)(ii): Use the first law of thermodynamics to determine the total thermal energy transferred to the gas in (b). Explain your reasoning. energy = J [2] [Total: 10] 8
All 2 questions on The first law of thermodynamics, as a list
  1. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(c)(i) (2 marks): Use the information in (b)(i) to calculate the external work done during the expansion of the gas. work done = J [2]
  2. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(c)(ii) (2 marks): Use the first law of thermodynamics to determine the total thermal energy transferred to the gas in (b). Explain your reasoning. energy = J [2] [Total: 10] 8

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