2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Physics PAPER 1 Foundation Tier Combined Question Paper and
Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Thursday 22 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/1F
Physics
PAPER 1
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
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 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
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.
• Check
Try to answer every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in one of the four boxes . If you change your
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mind about an answer, put a line through the boxand then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a ray of light incident on a mirror.
mirror
Figure 1
(i) Draw the reflected ray on Figure 1.
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(1)
(ii) On Figure 1, label the angle of incidence with the letter i and the angle of
reflection with the letter r.
(2)
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, (b) A lens has a focal length of 17 cm.
Calculate the power of the lens in dioptres.
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Use the equation
1
power (in dioptres) =
focal length (in metres)
(3)
power =........................... dioptres
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(c) Which of these is the best reason for explaining why a leaf appears green
in daylight?
(1)
A the leaf absorbs green light only
B the leaf absorbs yellow and blue light only
C the leaf reflects green light only
D the leaf reflects yellow and blue light only
(Total for Question 1 = 7 marks)
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Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Thursday 22 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/1F
Physics
PAPER 1
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
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 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
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.
• Check
Try to answer every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78727RA
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in one of the four boxes . If you change your
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
mind about an answer, put a line through the boxand then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a ray of light incident on a mirror.
mirror
Figure 1
(i) Draw the reflected ray on Figure 1.
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(1)
(ii) On Figure 1, label the angle of incidence with the letter i and the angle of
reflection with the letter r.
(2)
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, (b) A lens has a focal length of 17 cm.
Calculate the power of the lens in dioptres.
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Use the equation
1
power (in dioptres) =
focal length (in metres)
(3)
power =........................... dioptres
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(c) Which of these is the best reason for explaining why a leaf appears green
in daylight?
(1)
A the leaf absorbs green light only
B the leaf absorbs yellow and blue light only
C the leaf reflects green light only
D the leaf reflects yellow and blue light only
(Total for Question 1 = 7 marks)
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3
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