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May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level Physics
8PH0/02 Paper 2 – Core Physics II –
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Physics
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PAPER 2: Core Physics II
Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
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Advice as a Physicist”. The merged format offers students complete transparency of
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Physics to show your working in calculations including units
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where appropriate.
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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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, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.
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A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.
F
What is the extension of this arrangement?
A 0.25x
B 0.5x
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C x
D 2x
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.
Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?
A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.
C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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Centre Number Candidate Number
May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level Physics
8PH0/02 Paper 2 – Core Physics II –
Merged Question Paper & Mark
Scheme.
Paper
Physics
🟐 🟐
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
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
centre numberboxes
andatcandidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• –Answer the questions
there may in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
••
Exam
The total mark for this paper is 80.
TheResource
marks forSummary
each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
•
TheInJune
the 2025
question
to structure
Question Paperyour
marked
Edexcel AS with
answer
& Mark
LevelanPhysics
asterisk
logically,
Scheme
(*), marks
8PH0/02
showingthe
consolidates how
Paperwill2 be
the points
official
awarded
– Core for your
Physics
that youpaper
examination
II – ability
makeand
Merged
areits mark
related
scheme intoora follow on from each
single document. Thisother
paperwhere
coversappropriate.
key AS physics topics including Waves and
the Particle Nature of Light, alongside the conceptual and mathematical skills developed in
Advice as a Physicist”. The merged format offers students complete transparency of
•
“Working
Read each questionmark
carefully beforeand
youquestion
start to answer it. Each question is paired with
•
examiner expectations, allocation structure.
the Try to answer every question.
••
official marking criteria—facilitating targeted revision, self-assessment and the honing of
Check your
analytical, answersand
quantitative if you have time
practical at theskills
reasoning end. essential for success in the 2025 Edexcel
AS You are
Level advised
Physics to show your working in calculations including units
examination.
where appropriate.
Turn over
P78521A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, 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)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3
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, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.
F
What is the extension of this arrangement?
A 0.25x
B 0.5x
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
C x
D 2x
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.
Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?
A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.
C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
4
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