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

> 19 questions · physics

## 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…](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/electromagnetic-waves-form-a-continuous-spectrum-02292a10)
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…](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/a-star-spends-most-of-its-087d9ef7)
3. [A student sends a wave along a rope by moving one end up and down repeatedly. Describe the key properties of this wave, …](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/a-student-sends-a-wave-along-153f731d)
4. [A scientist is investigating the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation by placing different materials between a …](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/a-scientist-is-investigating-the-properties-2caf8bad)
5. [Our Solar System contains several types of object that orbit the Sun. Describe the differences between asteroids, comets…](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/our-solar-system-contains-several-types-3c530001)
6. [Describe the structure of an atom, including the particles found in its nucleus and the arrangement of electrons.](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/describe-the-structure-of-an-atom-502254bb)
7. [Electromagnetic waves are used in many different applications because of their different properties. Describe the proper…](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/electromagnetic-waves-are-used-in-many-620de67f)
8. [Describe the scale of the universe, from the smallest to the largest structures, including the position of our Solar Sys…](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/q/describe-the-scale-of-the-universe-8cc71c09)

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