PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Mark Scheme (Results)
2025 Predicted Paper
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
In Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 1 Higher Tier
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Edexcel GCSE Physics Marking Scheme 1H 2025 Predicted
General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
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Edexcel GCSE Physics Marking Scheme 1H 2025 Predicted
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Edexcel GCSE Physics Marking Scheme 1H 2025 Predicted
Question 1
(a) : Gravitational Potential Energy Calculation
Context:
This question assesses understanding of gravitational potential energy (Ep=mgh),
which is foundational in mechanics and energy physics. Patterns from 2015–2023
commonly test energy equations in various scenarios (e.g., pendulums, free-fall,
projectiles). This problem is often paired with calculations involving mass, height,
and gravitational acceleration.
How to Approach:
1. Identify the mass (m), height (h), and gravitational acceleration
2. Apply the formula Ep=mgh
3. Ensure proper units (joules, J).
Theory Required:
• Gravitational potential energy formula.
• Unit conversions and consistent significant figures.
TLDR: Use Ep=mghE to find the potential energy at the given height.
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Mark Scheme (Results)
2025 Predicted Paper
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
In Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 1 Higher Tier
1
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Edexcel GCSE Physics Marking Scheme 1H 2025 Predicted
General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
2
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Edexcel GCSE Physics Marking Scheme 1H 2025 Predicted
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, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Edexcel GCSE Physics Marking Scheme 1H 2025 Predicted
Question 1
(a) : Gravitational Potential Energy Calculation
Context:
This question assesses understanding of gravitational potential energy (Ep=mgh),
which is foundational in mechanics and energy physics. Patterns from 2015–2023
commonly test energy equations in various scenarios (e.g., pendulums, free-fall,
projectiles). This problem is often paired with calculations involving mass, height,
and gravitational acceleration.
How to Approach:
1. Identify the mass (m), height (h), and gravitational acceleration
2. Apply the formula Ep=mgh
3. Ensure proper units (joules, J).
Theory Required:
• Gravitational potential energy formula.
• Unit conversions and consistent significant figures.
TLDR: Use Ep=mghE to find the potential energy at the given height.
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