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AQA 8463

Required practical activity — Required practical activity 2

AQA requires investigation of the effectiveness of different thermal insulators and factors affecting insulation properties; this is a Physics-only required practical.

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Interactive Practical · GCSE Physics

Thermal insulation

Wrap a beaker of hot water in different materials and different thicknesses of newspaper, and compare the temperature drop over ten minutes.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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AQA · 8463

Required practical activity · Required practical activity 2

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