AQA Physics PHYA5 - 28th June 2016 [Exam Discussion Thread]

I think it was a ratio of some sort, adiabatic lapse rate. You had to divide your worked out height by the given one to find some ratio. 0.9 something i got

for the density question in nuclear/thermal was one of the marks awarded for putting the units of density?

is there any demand for an unofficial mark scheme for thermal and turning points? I can write one up and post it here if anybody would like me to.

Is there any demand for an unofficial mark scheme for Thermal and Turning Points? I can write one up and post it here if anybody would like me to.

Is there any demand for an unofficial mark scheme for Thermal and Turning Points? I can write one up and post it here if anybody would like me to.

YEs! ha

What did you think of the turning points section this year, difficulty wise, compared to previous years?

Also, what's your thoughts on the A* boundary for turning points out of 35?

Alright, I'll have the unofficial mark scheme written out by tomorrow



I thought it was not too bad, it wasn't massively difficult but I also don't think it was the easiest paper, especially considering the amount of 'wordy' questions. Overall, I'd say the A* boundary was around 25/35 Hope that helps!

How's that unofficial ms coming along mate?

Hi - sorry to all, I hadn't quite gotten around to it and was at a Wedding all of yesterday, so I'll be finishing it up today and posting later.

Sorry for the inconvenience, guys!

No worries mate. Anywhere close now?

For the experimental arrangement of rutherfords experiment, what did you include?

Hey all - just uploaded the Thermal etc. section of the mark scheme to imgur, here's the link!

Unit 5 Thermodynamics, Radiation and Gases Unofficial Mark Scheme

As always, if there's anything in it that you believe to be wrong, be sure to let me know and I'll correct it!

Thanks!

Nice, are you palnning on doing a turning points ms?

Yep! I'm midway through it at the moment, I'll be uploading it later tonight at some point - can't give a specific time though. Hope it helped so far!