AQA GCSE Physics Unit 1

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed of a wave = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What happens to the heat transfer when a glass of water at 4 degrees is placed in a room at 20 degrees?

Back

Heat transfer will be into the water.

Front

How can you reduce heat loss from your house?

Back

By using Loft Insulation.

Front

In which state of matter is the internal energy of particles larger?

Back

In a gas.

Front

What equipment is used to study water waves?

Back

A ripple tank.

Front

What is Wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

Front

What is Frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is Heat Transfer?

Back

The movement of thermal energy from one object to another.

Front

What is Insulation?

Back

Material used to reduce heat loss.

Front

What is the state of matter with the least internal energy?

Back

A solid.