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Every OCR GCSE Combined Science B exam question on P1.1 What are the risks and benefits of using radiations?, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 56 questions on What are the risks and benefits of using radiations?, as a list
- June 2025, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q8(a) (4 marks): Describe the similarities and differences between radio waves and ultraviolet waves. [4]
- June 2025, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q8(b) (1 mark): Atoms can absorb ultraviolet radiation. Suggest one way in which the arrangement of electrons in an atom may change when the atom absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
- June 2024, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): Complete the table. Low frequency High frequency Long wavelength Short wavelength Radio wave Microwave Infrared Visible light Ultraviolet X-rays [1]
- June 2024, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): Which statement correctly compares a radio wave and an X-ray? Tick (✓) one box. A radio wave has a longer wavelength than an X-ray. A radio wave has a shorter w
- June 2024, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): X-rays can remove electrons from atoms. What is the removal of an outer electron from an atom called? Tick (✓) one box. Absorption Conduction Ionisation [1]
- June 2024, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): When white sunlight shines on grass, the grass looks green. Complete the sentences to explain why. Put a ring around each correct option. The green light in sun
- June 2023, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q11(a) (2 marks): Which two statements about electromagnetic radiation are true? Tick (3) two boxes. All electromagnetic radiation is ionising. All electromagnetic radiation trav
- June 2023, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q11(b)(i) (3 marks): Complete the table by showing the main groups of the electromagnetic spectrum from long to short wavelengths. Use words from the list. Gamma rays Microwave Radi
- June 2023, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q11(b)(ii) (2 marks): Complete the sentence about electromagnetic radiation. Put a ring around each correct option. When the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation gets shorter the
- June 2023, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q11(c)(i) (1 mark): Suggest one benefit of seeing images of very distant galaxies. [1]
- June 2023, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q11(c)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest one reason why scientists looking at images from the JWST should tell everyone about their discoveries. [1]
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q1(a) (2 marks): Which two statements about electromagnetic radiation are true? Tick (3) two boxes. All electromagnetic radiation is ionising. All electromagnetic radiation trav
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q1(b)(i) (3 marks): Complete the table by showing the main groups of the electromagnetic spectrum from long to short wavelengths. Use words from the list. Gamma rays Microwave Radi
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Complete the sentence about electromagnetic radiation. Put a ring around each correct option. When the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation gets shorter the
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q1(c)(i) (1 mark): Suggest one benefit of seeing images of very distant galaxies. [1]
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q1(c)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest one reason why scientists looking at images from the JWST should tell everyone about their discoveries. [1]
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q4(a) (1 mark): Which statement describes what happens to a neon atom when it emits red light? Tick (3) one box. An alpha particle is emitted from the nucleus. An electron in t
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): The manufacturer claims that the laser pointer emits violet light. Is the manufacturer correct? Explain your answer. [1]
- June 2023, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q9(b) (2 marks): Which two statements about waves are correct? Tick (3) two boxes. Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. Electromagnetic waves do not affect electric circu
- June 2022, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Complete the sentences about electromagnetic waves. Put a ring around each correct option. An example of an electromagnetic wave is electricity / light / sound.
- June 2022, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): Give one other example of an electromagnetic wave. [1]
- June 2022, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q2(c) (1 mark): Jamal cannot switch the microwave oven on unless the door is closed. This is because the microwaves can damage body cells. Why do microwaves damage body cells?
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(a) (4 marks): Complete the sentences to describe if electromagnetic radiation is absorbed, reflected, or transmitted by the materials. Put a ring around the correct answers.
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): X-rays have wavelength compared to visible light. [1]
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(ii) (1 mark): Infrared radiation has wavelength compared to visible light. [1]
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(iii) (1 mark): Radio waves have wavelength compared to infrared radiation. [1]
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q5(a) (3 marks): Complete the table to show the type of electromagnetic radiation absorbed or emitted in each case. Tick (✓) one box in each row. Type of electromagnetic radiati
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q5(b) (2 marks): Which two statements are correct? Tick (✓) two boxes. All electrons in an atom are at the same distance away from the nucleus. All electromagnetic radiation has
- November 2021, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q5(c) (2 marks): This hazard sign is found on gamma ray sources, X-ray machines and some ultraviolet lamps. Describe the risk of using equipment labelled with this hazard sign.
- November 2021, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q7(a)(i) (2 marks): The mirror ball reflects visible light. Visible light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a small range of wavelengths. Describe how the wavelength of t
- November 2021, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q7(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why Jamal feels the heat from the Sun. [2]
- November 2021, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q8(b) (1 mark): This table gives information about the mains electricity. Voltages used 400 kV 132 kV in National Grid 33 kV 11 kV distribution network Voltage in homes 230 V F
- November 2020, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): Which one statement about electromagnetic radiation is true? Tick (3) one box. Infrared radiation has enough energy to cause ionisation. Microwaves have a longe
- November 2020, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q3(a)(i) (2 marks): Name two types of ionising radiation. 1. 2. [2]
- November 2020, Physics Paper 7 Higher, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): Describe how ionising radiation is a hazard to humans. [1]
- June 2019, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): Complete the blank spaces in the diagram by adding the two missing types of radiation. [2]
- June 2019, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q4(b) (1 mark): Complete the sentence about visible radiation. Put a ring around the correct choice. Our eyes can detect most of the / a very small / a very large range of freq
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(a)(i) (3 marks): There are a number of hazards in this experiment. Draw lines to connect each hazard to the safety procedure that should be followed. Hazard Safety procedure The
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Which two statements are needed to collect valid results? Tick (✓) two boxes. Keep the lamp at the same UV intensity for each test. Repeat the experiment five t
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(b) (2 marks): Nina and Kareem collected data for five sunscreens (sun creams) with different SPFs. They also recorded the UV intensity when no sunscreen was applied to the pl
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(c)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the mean UV intensity from the data in Table 3.1. Give your answer to 2 significant figures. Mean UV intensity = mW / cm2 [2]
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(c)(ii) (1 mark): Nina and Kareem wanted to check whether their measurements were accurate. Which statement explains how they did this? Tick (✓) one box. They recorded the intens
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(d)(i) (3 marks): Complete the graph by plotting the results in Table 3.2, and drawing a line of best fit. Add labels to the axes showing the units. 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 1
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(d)(ii) (2 marks): Write down two conclusions Nina and Kareem can make from the graph. 1 2 [2]
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 4 Foundation, Q3(e) (2 marks): Explain why it is important to use sunscreen (sun cream) when your skin is exposed to UV radiation. [2]
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(a) (2 marks): Suggest two ways in which Nina and Kareem’s plan for this investigation could be improved to ensure they collect valid data. 1 2 [2]
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): Suggest why there is no blockage of UV for SPF 0 sunscreen. [1]
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): The manufacturer claims SPF 10 sunscreen blocks out at least 95% of UV radiation. Nina and Kareem’s investigation gives a different value for the percentage of
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(b)(iii) (3 marks): Kareem plotted a graph of sun protection factor (SPF) against mean UV intensity. 800 700 600 500 Mean UV intensity 400 300 200 100 0 0 10 15 30 50 Sun protectio
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(c)(i) (3 marks): Nina cannot decide whether she should use SPF 30 or SPF 50 sunscreen. Calculate how much longer Nina could remain in the sun without being burnt if she uses SPF
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(c)(ii) (2 marks): Nina thinks that either sunscreen (sun cream), if used correctly, will prevent her skin from burning. Is Nina correct? Yes No Use your answer from (c)(i) and th
- June 2019, Combined Science Paper 8 Higher, Q3(c)(iii) (1 mark): Give one benefit or use of UV radiation. [1]
- June 2018, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(a) (1 mark): Which of the following is electromagnetic radiation? Put a ring around the correct answer. radio waves sound waves water waves waves on a rope [1]
- June 2018, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): What is the electromagnetic radiation arriving at point C in Fig. 1.1? Tick (✓) one box. Microwave Sound wave Ultraviolet X-ray [1]
- June 2018, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): Describe how Amaya could detect the infrared radiation arriving at point A in Fig. 1.1. [2]
- June 2018, Physics Paper 3 Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): Give one example of how infrared radiation can be used. [1]
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