Interactive practical

Thermal insulation

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

Open interactive simulation

Practice: Comparing thermal insulation

AQA 8463 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

Check your answers as you work. For written questions, use the marking points to assess your response.

Premium practice

Weak areas and Revisit only use your saved course progress to choose questions for you. Premium also unlocks the full question bank for this qualification.

Sign in for Premium options

6 additional questions require GCSE Physics Premium access.

2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

Which beaker is the best insulated?

Choose one answer

Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

State three control variables for this investigation.