PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/2H
Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 2
Higher Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– here may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– se this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a velocity-time graph for a car traveling along a straight road.
Fig 1
(i) Calculate the acceleration of the car during the first 5 seconds. Show your working. (2)
(ii) Determine the distance traveled by the car during the first 10 seconds. (2)
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
(iii) Explain what happens to the motion of the car between 5 seconds and 10 seconds as shown in
the graph. (2)
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(iv) If the car comes to a stop at 20 seconds, calculate the deceleration from 10s onwards (2)
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(v) Describe how the shape of the velocity-time graph indicates constant acceleration. (1)
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(Total for Question 1 = 9 marks)
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/2H
Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 2
Higher Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– here may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– se this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a velocity-time graph for a car traveling along a straight road.
Fig 1
(i) Calculate the acceleration of the car during the first 5 seconds. Show your working. (2)
(ii) Determine the distance traveled by the car during the first 10 seconds. (2)
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
(iii) Explain what happens to the motion of the car between 5 seconds and 10 seconds as shown in
the graph. (2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iv) If the car comes to a stop at 20 seconds, calculate the deceleration from 10s onwards (2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(v) Describe how the shape of the velocity-time graph indicates constant acceleration. (1)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Total for Question 1 = 9 marks)
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
