"Describe" questions — WJEC A-Level Physics (Wales)

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How to answer

Say WHAT happens, in order. No reasoning. Structure: 1. First X. 2. Then Y. 3. Then Z. Assessment Objective: AO1. Every "describe" answer on this spec is marked against exactly this pattern.

Sample questions

  1. Electromagnetic waves form a continuous spectrum. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum, including the properties shared…
  2. A star spends most of its life as a main sequence star. Describe the life cycle of a star that has a similar mass to the…
  3. A student sends a wave along a rope by moving one end up and down repeatedly. Describe the key properties of this wave, …
  4. A scientist is investigating the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation by placing different materials between a …
  5. Our Solar System contains several types of object that orbit the Sun. Describe the differences between asteroids, comets…
  6. Describe the structure of an atom, including the particles found in its nucleus and the arrangement of electrons.
  7. Electromagnetic waves are used in many different applications because of their different properties. Describe the proper…
  8. Describe the scale of the universe, from the smallest to the largest structures, including the position of our Solar Sys…

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