May 2025 Edexcel: AS
Level Physics 8PH0/02
Paper 2 – Core Physics
II – Merged Question
Paper & Mark Scheme.
,May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level Physics 8PH0/02 Paper 2 – Core Physics II – Merged Question Paper &
Mark Scheme.
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 Edexcel AS Level Physics 8PH0/02 Paper 2 – Core Physics II – Merged Question Paper
& Mark Scheme consolidates the official examination paper and its mark scheme into a single document.
This paper covers key AS physics topics including Waves and the Particle Nature of Light, alongside the
conceptual and mathematical skills developed in “Working as a Physicist”. The merged format offers
students complete transparency of examiner expectations, mark allocation and question structure. Each
question is paired with the official marking criteria—facilitating targeted revision, self-assessment and the
honing of analytical, quantitative and practical reasoning skills essential for success in the 2025 Edexcel AS
Level Physics examination.
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
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All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A J m–2
B J s–1
C W m–2
D W s–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
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, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
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diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
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A sin1 2.00
0.35
sin1 0.35
2.00
B
C tan1 0.35
2.00
D tan1 2.00
0.35
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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Level Physics 8PH0/02
Paper 2 – Core Physics
II – Merged Question
Paper & Mark Scheme.
,May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level Physics 8PH0/02 Paper 2 – Core Physics II – Merged Question Paper &
Mark Scheme.
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 Edexcel AS Level Physics 8PH0/02 Paper 2 – Core Physics II – Merged Question Paper
& Mark Scheme consolidates the official examination paper and its mark scheme into a single document.
This paper covers key AS physics topics including Waves and the Particle Nature of Light, alongside the
conceptual and mathematical skills developed in “Working as a Physicist”. The merged format offers
students complete transparency of examiner expectations, mark allocation and question structure. Each
question is paired with the official marking criteria—facilitating targeted revision, self-assessment and the
honing of analytical, quantitative and practical reasoning skills essential for success in the 2025 Edexcel AS
Level Physics examination.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A J m–2
B J s–1
C W m–2
D W s–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
■■■■
, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A sin1 2.00
0.35
sin1 0.35
2.00
B
C tan1 0.35
2.00
D tan1 2.00
0.35
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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