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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Morning (Time: 2 hours 30 minutes) Paper
reference 9PH0/03
Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
Advanced
PAPER 3: General and Practical Principles in Physics
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• 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
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 120.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In 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.
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
, 2
Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
1. A student investigates the extension of a rubber band using the apparatus shown below:
(a) Describe the procedure to measure the extension accurately and improve reliability. (3)
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(b) The student records the following results:
Load (N) Extension (cm)
1.0 1.2
2.0 2.9
3.0 5.3
4.0 9.1
5.0 14.8
Criticize the recording of the data and suggest improvements. (2)
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(c) Explain why a rubber band does not obey Hooke’s Law. (2)
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(d) Explain the significance of the results obtained and how they demonstrate non-linear elasticity. (2)
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Edexcel AL Physics Question Paper 3 2025 Predicted
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Morning (Time: 2 hours 30 minutes) Paper
reference 9PH0/03
Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
Advanced
PAPER 3: General and Practical Principles in Physics
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• 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
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 120.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In 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.
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
, 2
Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
1. A student investigates the extension of a rubber band using the apparatus shown below:
(a) Describe the procedure to measure the extension accurately and improve reliability. (3)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Edexcel AL Physics Question Paper 3 2025 Predicted
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(b) The student records the following results:
Load (N) Extension (cm)
1.0 1.2
2.0 2.9
3.0 5.3
4.0 9.1
5.0 14.8
Criticize the recording of the data and suggest improvements. (2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(c) Explain why a rubber band does not obey Hooke’s Law. (2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) Explain the significance of the results obtained and how they demonstrate non-linear elasticity. (2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Edexcel AL Physics Question Paper 3 2025 Predicted
