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A Level Physics (Edexcel specification 9PH0)
Advanced Physics II (Paper 2)
Practice question paper
Practice for 9PH0 Paper 2
Time allowed 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks 90
Equipment Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Before you start
• Write in black ink. A pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams.
• Attempt every question and write each answer in the space below it; you may not need
all of the space.
• The number of marks for each part is given in brackets. Use it to judge how much to
write and how long to spend.
• Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) also reward a clear, logically sequenced answer in
which your points are connected.
• In calculations show each step, give the final answer to an appropriate number of
significant figures and include its unit.
• A data and formulae sheet is printed at the back of this paper. You may detach it.
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Independent practice paper written for revision. Not an official Pearson paper
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, Answer every question. Where a multiple-choice question has boxes, mark your chosen answer with a
cross. To change it, draw a line through the cross and mark the new box.
Questions 1–10: for each question select one answer from A to D.
1 The Young modulus of a material can be expressed in (1)
A N m−1
B N m−2
C Nm
D kg m−3
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 1: 1 mark]
2 A fixed mass of ideal gas is compressed to half its volume at constant
temperature. The pressure (1)
A halves
B is unchanged
C doubles
D quadruples
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 2: 1 mark]
3 A wave has frequency 50 Hz and wavelength 0.40 m. Its speed is (1)
A 0.008 m s−1
B 12.5 m s−1
C 20 m s−1
D 125 m s−1
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 3: 1 mark]
4 Which observation gives evidence that light behaves as particles? (1)
A diffraction at a narrow slit
B two-source interference
C polarisation by a filter
D the photoelectric effect
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 4: 1 mark]
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, 5 A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 8 days. What fraction of the original
nuclei remains undecayed after 24 days? (1)
A 1/3
B 1/4
C 1/8
D 1/24
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 5: 1 mark]
6 For an object performing simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is (1)
A proportional to displacement and directed towards the equilibrium position
B proportional to displacement and directed away from the equilibrium position
C constant in magnitude and directed towards the equilibrium position
D greatest at the equilibrium position
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 6: 1 mark]
7 The surface temperature of a star doubles while its radius stays the same. Its
luminosity increases by a factor of (1)
A 2
B 4
C 8
D 16
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 7: 1 mark]
8 The gravitational field strength at the Earth's surface is g. What is the field
strength at a height equal to one Earth radius above the surface? (1)
A g/2
B g/4
C g/8
D g
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 8: 1 mark]
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A Level Physics (Edexcel specification 9PH0)
Advanced Physics II (Paper 2)
Practice question paper
Practice for 9PH0 Paper 2
Time allowed 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks 90
Equipment Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Before you start
• Write in black ink. A pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams.
• Attempt every question and write each answer in the space below it; you may not need
all of the space.
• The number of marks for each part is given in brackets. Use it to judge how much to
write and how long to spend.
• Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) also reward a clear, logically sequenced answer in
which your points are connected.
• In calculations show each step, give the final answer to an appropriate number of
significant figures and include its unit.
• A data and formulae sheet is printed at the back of this paper. You may detach it.
Written by AcePapers
Independent practice paper written for revision. Not an official Pearson paper
and not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson.
AcePapers · 9PH0 Paper 2 · independent practice material Page 1
, Answer every question. Where a multiple-choice question has boxes, mark your chosen answer with a
cross. To change it, draw a line through the cross and mark the new box.
Questions 1–10: for each question select one answer from A to D.
1 The Young modulus of a material can be expressed in (1)
A N m−1
B N m−2
C Nm
D kg m−3
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 1: 1 mark]
2 A fixed mass of ideal gas is compressed to half its volume at constant
temperature. The pressure (1)
A halves
B is unchanged
C doubles
D quadruples
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 2: 1 mark]
3 A wave has frequency 50 Hz and wavelength 0.40 m. Its speed is (1)
A 0.008 m s−1
B 12.5 m s−1
C 20 m s−1
D 125 m s−1
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 3: 1 mark]
4 Which observation gives evidence that light behaves as particles? (1)
A diffraction at a narrow slit
B two-source interference
C polarisation by a filter
D the photoelectric effect
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 4: 1 mark]
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, 5 A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 8 days. What fraction of the original
nuclei remains undecayed after 24 days? (1)
A 1/3
B 1/4
C 1/8
D 1/24
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 5: 1 mark]
6 For an object performing simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is (1)
A proportional to displacement and directed towards the equilibrium position
B proportional to displacement and directed away from the equilibrium position
C constant in magnitude and directed towards the equilibrium position
D greatest at the equilibrium position
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 6: 1 mark]
7 The surface temperature of a star doubles while its radius stays the same. Its
luminosity increases by a factor of (1)
A 2
B 4
C 8
D 16
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 7: 1 mark]
8 The gravitational field strength at the Earth's surface is g. What is the field
strength at a height equal to one Earth radius above the surface? (1)
A g/2
B g/4
C g/8
D g
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 8: 1 mark]
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