GCSE PHYSICS (9–1): PAST PAPER 2 –
HIGHER TIER. ALL ASSESSMENT &
MARK SCHEME PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the speed of light?.
Answer: 3.0 × 10^8 m/s.
◍ What is the significance of using black ink or ball-point pen?.
Answer: Using black ink or ball-point pen ensures that your answers are
clearly visible and can be easily read by the examiner.
◍ What does 'neutral' mean in the context of marking lists?.
Answer: Neutral responses do not penalize the student and do not count
against their correct answers.
◍ What is the equation that links acceleration (a), mass (m), and resultant
force (F)?.
Answer: Resultant force = mass × acceleration.
◍ Frequency calculation.
Answer: Frequency can be calculated using the formula f = v / λ, where v is
the speed of the wave and λ is the wavelength.
◍ What does 'allow' mean in the mark scheme?.
Answer: It indicates creditworthy alternative answers.
◍ What is the minimum number of marks for a Level 1 response?.
Answer: 1-2 marks.
,◍ What is magnetic flux density?.
Answer: Magnetic flux density is a measure of the strength and direction of
a magnetic field, typically measured in teslas (T).
◍ What is the role of a clamp stand in an experiment?.
Answer: To securely hold apparatus in place during measurements.
◍ What is expected in terms of presentation in answers?.
Answer: Good English and clear presentation.
◍ What is the maximum number of marks for a Level 2 response?.
Answer: 3-4 marks.
◍ What should be ignored when marking answers?.
Answer: Irrelevant points and incorrect statements that contradict correct
responses.
◍ What happens to the size of the image when the visitor moves further away
from the security lens?.
Answer: Decreases
◍ What is the spring constant calculated from 2.88 and 0.015?.
Answer: 192 N/m
◍ What is the purpose of typical answers in a mark scheme?.
Answer: Typical answers provide examples of expected responses that can
guide examiners in awarding marks.
◍ Who prepares the mark schemes?.
Answer: Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and
reviewed by a panel of subject teachers.
◍ Electromagnetic wave types.
Answer: Different types of electromagnetic waves include radio waves,
microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
◍ What is the significance of indicative content in the mark scheme?.
Answer: It serves as a guide for examiners but is not exhaustive.
, ◍ What happens when hydrogen begins to run out in a star?.
Answer: Helium nuclei fuse to make heavier elements.
◍ What is the significance of the total marks available in a question?.
Answer: It indicates the maximum points a student can earn for that
question, guiding the marking process.
◍ What is the function of brackets in a mark scheme?.
Answer: Brackets indicate additional information that is not essential for
awarding marks but helps clarify the answer required.
◍ What does 'ecf' stand for in marking?.
Answer: Errors carried forward.
◍ What is the typical structure of a mark scheme question?.
Answer: It shows marks available, total marks, expected answers, and extra
information.
◍ What is the purpose of using variability in response marking?.
Answer: To decide the mark within the level by considering the
predominance of content quality.
◍ What is the relationship between mass, acceleration, and resultant force?.
Answer: Resultant force = mass × acceleration or F = ma.
◍ How many turns are needed on the secondary coil if the primary coil has
150 turns and the required output is 5.0 V?.
Answer: Number of turns on the secondary coil = 250 turns.
◍ What is the principle of conservation of momentum?.
Answer: Total momentum before equals total momentum after
◍ What happens if an answer contains no relevant content?.
Answer: It must be awarded no marks.
◍ What is the relationship between resultant force and acceleration of the
trolley?.
Answer: As the resultant force increases, the acceleration increases.
HIGHER TIER. ALL ASSESSMENT &
MARK SCHEME PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the speed of light?.
Answer: 3.0 × 10^8 m/s.
◍ What is the significance of using black ink or ball-point pen?.
Answer: Using black ink or ball-point pen ensures that your answers are
clearly visible and can be easily read by the examiner.
◍ What does 'neutral' mean in the context of marking lists?.
Answer: Neutral responses do not penalize the student and do not count
against their correct answers.
◍ What is the equation that links acceleration (a), mass (m), and resultant
force (F)?.
Answer: Resultant force = mass × acceleration.
◍ Frequency calculation.
Answer: Frequency can be calculated using the formula f = v / λ, where v is
the speed of the wave and λ is the wavelength.
◍ What does 'allow' mean in the mark scheme?.
Answer: It indicates creditworthy alternative answers.
◍ What is the minimum number of marks for a Level 1 response?.
Answer: 1-2 marks.
,◍ What is magnetic flux density?.
Answer: Magnetic flux density is a measure of the strength and direction of
a magnetic field, typically measured in teslas (T).
◍ What is the role of a clamp stand in an experiment?.
Answer: To securely hold apparatus in place during measurements.
◍ What is expected in terms of presentation in answers?.
Answer: Good English and clear presentation.
◍ What is the maximum number of marks for a Level 2 response?.
Answer: 3-4 marks.
◍ What should be ignored when marking answers?.
Answer: Irrelevant points and incorrect statements that contradict correct
responses.
◍ What happens to the size of the image when the visitor moves further away
from the security lens?.
Answer: Decreases
◍ What is the spring constant calculated from 2.88 and 0.015?.
Answer: 192 N/m
◍ What is the purpose of typical answers in a mark scheme?.
Answer: Typical answers provide examples of expected responses that can
guide examiners in awarding marks.
◍ Who prepares the mark schemes?.
Answer: Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and
reviewed by a panel of subject teachers.
◍ Electromagnetic wave types.
Answer: Different types of electromagnetic waves include radio waves,
microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
◍ What is the significance of indicative content in the mark scheme?.
Answer: It serves as a guide for examiners but is not exhaustive.
, ◍ What happens when hydrogen begins to run out in a star?.
Answer: Helium nuclei fuse to make heavier elements.
◍ What is the significance of the total marks available in a question?.
Answer: It indicates the maximum points a student can earn for that
question, guiding the marking process.
◍ What is the function of brackets in a mark scheme?.
Answer: Brackets indicate additional information that is not essential for
awarding marks but helps clarify the answer required.
◍ What does 'ecf' stand for in marking?.
Answer: Errors carried forward.
◍ What is the typical structure of a mark scheme question?.
Answer: It shows marks available, total marks, expected answers, and extra
information.
◍ What is the purpose of using variability in response marking?.
Answer: To decide the mark within the level by considering the
predominance of content quality.
◍ What is the relationship between mass, acceleration, and resultant force?.
Answer: Resultant force = mass × acceleration or F = ma.
◍ How many turns are needed on the secondary coil if the primary coil has
150 turns and the required output is 5.0 V?.
Answer: Number of turns on the secondary coil = 250 turns.
◍ What is the principle of conservation of momentum?.
Answer: Total momentum before equals total momentum after
◍ What happens if an answer contains no relevant content?.
Answer: It must be awarded no marks.
◍ What is the relationship between resultant force and acceleration of the
trolley?.
Answer: As the resultant force increases, the acceleration increases.
