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O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/22 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q55 Marks

A process called nuclear fusion takes place in the Sun.

  1. (a)Discuss the process of nuclear fusion taking place in the Sun.[3]
  2. (b)On Earth, solar panels and solar cells are powered by energy from the Sun. Describe how this energy from the Sun travels to Earth.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] joining together of (small) nuclei (to make bigger nuclei)
  2. [B1] energy released
  3. [B1] hydrogen (used) or helium (produced)
  4. [B1] electromagnetic radiation/infra-red/light/ultraviolet
  5. [B1] travels through vacuum or no medium needed

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Topic
Nuclear Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 5.

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