AS LEVEL MATHEMATICS: Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER 2: Mechanics. All
Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 8MA0/22]
Enhanced Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 Edexcel AS Level Mathematics 8MA0/22 – Mechanics – Merged
Question Paper & Mark Scheme is a comprehensive revision resource that integrates the
official examination paper with its detailed mark scheme. This paper evaluates students’
mastery of fundamental mechanics concepts, including quantities and units, kinematics,
forces and Newton’s laws, motion under gravity, and mathematical modelling of real-
world physical systems. The merged format conveniently aligns each question with its
corresponding marking criteria, providing clear insight into examiner expectations,
method marks, and model answers. This structure enables students to identify common
pitfalls, refine problem-solving strategies, and strengthen their reasoning and analytical
modelling skills. As such, it serves as an essential tool for targeted revision, self-
assessment, and confident preparation for the May 2025 examination and beyond,
particularly for those aiming to build a strong foundation for the 2026 exam series.
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speed
(m s–1)
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5
0 time (s)
0 T
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows a sketch of the speed‑time graph for a model of the motion of a runner
travelling along a straight horizontal road from a point A to a point B.
The distance from A to B is 400 metres.
In the model of the motion, the runner
• starts from rest at A at time t = 0
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• then moves with constant acceleration for 5 seconds, reaching a maximum speed
of 5 m s–1
• then travels at a constant speed of 5 m s–1
• then moves with constant deceleration for 15 seconds, until coming to rest at B
• travels from A to B in T seconds
(a) Find the value of T.
(3)
(b) State one reason why the actual time taken to travel from A to B might not
be T seconds.
(1)
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, 2. A particle P has mass 0.25 kg.
The particle moves on a smooth horizontal surface under the action of two horizontal
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forces F1 and F2
Given that F1 = (3i – 5j) N and F2 = (–6i + 9j) N
(a) find, in terms of i and j, the resultant force acting on P,
(1)
(b) find the magnitude of the acceleration of P.
(3)
A third horizontal force, F3, is now applied to P.
Under the action of F1, F2 and F3, the particle moves with constant velocity.
(c) Find F3, giving your answer in terms of i and j.
(1)
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Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 8MA0/22]
Enhanced Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 Edexcel AS Level Mathematics 8MA0/22 – Mechanics – Merged
Question Paper & Mark Scheme is a comprehensive revision resource that integrates the
official examination paper with its detailed mark scheme. This paper evaluates students’
mastery of fundamental mechanics concepts, including quantities and units, kinematics,
forces and Newton’s laws, motion under gravity, and mathematical modelling of real-
world physical systems. The merged format conveniently aligns each question with its
corresponding marking criteria, providing clear insight into examiner expectations,
method marks, and model answers. This structure enables students to identify common
pitfalls, refine problem-solving strategies, and strengthen their reasoning and analytical
modelling skills. As such, it serves as an essential tool for targeted revision, self-
assessment, and confident preparation for the May 2025 examination and beyond,
particularly for those aiming to build a strong foundation for the 2026 exam series.
Turn over
,1.
speed
(m s–1)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
5
0 time (s)
0 T
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows a sketch of the speed‑time graph for a model of the motion of a runner
travelling along a straight horizontal road from a point A to a point B.
The distance from A to B is 400 metres.
In the model of the motion, the runner
• starts from rest at A at time t = 0
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• then moves with constant acceleration for 5 seconds, reaching a maximum speed
of 5 m s–1
• then travels at a constant speed of 5 m s–1
• then moves with constant deceleration for 15 seconds, until coming to rest at B
• travels from A to B in T seconds
(a) Find the value of T.
(3)
(b) State one reason why the actual time taken to travel from A to B might not
be T seconds.
(1)
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, 2. A particle P has mass 0.25 kg.
The particle moves on a smooth horizontal surface under the action of two horizontal
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forces F1 and F2
Given that F1 = (3i – 5j) N and F2 = (–6i + 9j) N
(a) find, in terms of i and j, the resultant force acting on P,
(1)
(b) find the magnitude of the acceleration of P.
(3)
A third horizontal force, F3, is now applied to P.
Under the action of F1, F2 and F3, the particle moves with constant velocity.
(c) Find F3, giving your answer in terms of i and j.
(1)
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