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Number Number May 2025 Edexcel: A Level Physics
9PH0/01 Paper 1 – Advanced Physics
I – Merged Question Paper & Mark
Scheme
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
Physics
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Advanced
PAPER 1: Advanced Physics I
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
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number at the top of this
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questions in the spaces provided
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Exam
The total mark for this paper is 90.
TheResource
marks for Summary
each question are shown in brackets
•
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
TheInJune 2025 Pearson
the question Edexcel
marked A Level
with an Physics
asterisk (*), 9PH0/01
marks willPaper 1 – Advanced
be awarded ability toI –
for your Physics
Merged Question
structure Paper &
your answer Mark Scheme
logically, showing document combines
how the points that the
youfull question
make paper with
are related or
its official mark scheme for Paper 1 of the
follow on from each other where appropriate. 2025 examination series. This paper assesses key
topic areas including Working as a Physicist, Mechanics and Further Mechanics, Electric
AdviceElectric and Magnetic Fields, and Nuclear and Particle PhysicsThe merged format
Circuits,
•
provides students
Read each with full
question visibility
carefully beforeof examiner
you startexpectations,
to answer it. mark allocation and question
•
structure. Each question is paired with the official marking criteria—enabling targeted
••
Try to answer every question.
revision, self-assessment, and the development of rigorous problem-solving, mathematical
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
reasoning
You areand conceptual
advised understanding
to show your working required for success
in calculations in the 2025
including units Edexcel A Level
Physics Paper 1 examination.
where appropriate.
Turn over
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, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
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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 was investigated by the large-angle alpha particle
scattering experiment?
A structure of an atom
B structure of a nucleon
C structure of a nucleus
D structure of a quark
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
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A charge
B displacement
C electric field strength
D force
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 A ball is tied to the end of a length of string. A person holds the other end of the string.
The person spins the ball and string around in a horizontal circle, as shown.
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Which of the following statements best describes why the person feels a force from
the string?
A There is a centripetal force acting on the person.
B There is a force on the person due to Newton’s first law.
C There is a force on the person due to Newton’s third law.
D There is a force on the person due to the weight of the ball.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
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, 4 A wire of resistance R has a circular cross-sectional area.
A second wire has the same length and is made of the same material. The diameter of
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the second wire is double the diameter of the first wire.
Which of the following is the resistance of the second wire?
A 4R
B 2R
R
C 2
R
D 4
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 A positron produced a track in a detector, as shown.
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(Source: © Science Source/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
Which of the following is the direction of the magnetic field in this detector?
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A down the page
B into the page
C out of the page
D up the page
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3
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, Questions 6 and 7 refer to the information below.
A high-voltage d.c. power supply was connected to two parallel metal plates and an ammeter, as shown.
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A
P Q
6 The distance between the two plates was decreased.
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Which row of the table is correct?
Direction of electric field Change in electric field strength
A P to Q decreased
B Q to P decreased
C P to Q increased
D Q to P increased
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
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Number Number May 2025 Edexcel: A Level Physics
9PH0/01 Paper 1 – Advanced Physics
I – Merged Question Paper & Mark
Scheme
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
Physics
🟐 🟐
Advanced
PAPER 1: Advanced Physics I
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• centre
Fill in the boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
•• Answer
Answer all
thequestions.
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
••
Exam
The total mark for this paper is 90.
TheResource
marks for Summary
each question are shown in brackets
•
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
TheInJune 2025 Pearson
the question Edexcel
marked A Level
with an Physics
asterisk (*), 9PH0/01
marks willPaper 1 – Advanced
be awarded ability toI –
for your Physics
Merged Question
structure Paper &
your answer Mark Scheme
logically, showing document combines
how the points that the
youfull question
make paper with
are related or
its official mark scheme for Paper 1 of the
follow on from each other where appropriate. 2025 examination series. This paper assesses key
topic areas including Working as a Physicist, Mechanics and Further Mechanics, Electric
AdviceElectric and Magnetic Fields, and Nuclear and Particle PhysicsThe merged format
Circuits,
•
provides students
Read each with full
question visibility
carefully beforeof examiner
you startexpectations,
to answer it. mark allocation and question
•
structure. Each question is paired with the official marking criteria—enabling targeted
••
Try to answer every question.
revision, self-assessment, and the development of rigorous problem-solving, mathematical
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
reasoning
You areand conceptual
advised understanding
to show your working required for success
in calculations in the 2025
including units Edexcel A Level
Physics Paper 1 examination.
where appropriate.
Turn over
P78524A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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 was investigated by the large-angle alpha particle
scattering experiment?
A structure of an atom
B structure of a nucleon
C structure of a nucleus
D structure of a quark
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A charge
B displacement
C electric field strength
D force
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 A ball is tied to the end of a length of string. A person holds the other end of the string.
The person spins the ball and string around in a horizontal circle, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Which of the following statements best describes why the person feels a force from
the string?
A There is a centripetal force acting on the person.
B There is a force on the person due to Newton’s first law.
C There is a force on the person due to Newton’s third law.
D There is a force on the person due to the weight of the ball.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
■■■■
, 4 A wire of resistance R has a circular cross-sectional area.
A second wire has the same length and is made of the same material. The diameter of
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
the second wire is double the diameter of the first wire.
Which of the following is the resistance of the second wire?
A 4R
B 2R
R
C 2
R
D 4
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 A positron produced a track in a detector, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Source: © Science Source/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
Which of the following is the direction of the magnetic field in this detector?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A down the page
B into the page
C out of the page
D up the page
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3
■■■■ Turn over
, Questions 6 and 7 refer to the information below.
A high-voltage d.c. power supply was connected to two parallel metal plates and an ammeter, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A
P Q
6 The distance between the two plates was decreased.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Which row of the table is correct?
Direction of electric field Change in electric field strength
A P to Q decreased
B Q to P decreased
C P to Q increased
D Q to P increased
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
4
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