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Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Paper
reference 1SC0/2PH
Combined Science 2025
Practice Paper
PAPER 6 (Higher Tier)
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler
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.
• Calculators may be used.
• You must showmayall NOT
Any diagrams be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• at the end of your solution.
your working out with your answer clearly identified
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 60
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
to structure 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.
• Checkanswer
Try to every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
, Do not write
1 outside the
box
1. Electric circuits are essential in powering devices. Scientists often study how
components in a circuit behave under different conditions. In this question, you
will analyze data and apply key formulas to understand the behavior of resistors
in a circuit.
a. A group of students set up a circuit with three identical resistors connected in
series to a power supply. The total voltage across the circuit is 12 V, and the
current through the circuit is 0.5 A.
i. Tick one box: Which equation correctly relates resistance, current, and
voltage?
A: R = V / I
B: R = I × V
C: R = V + I
D: R = V – I
[1 mark]
Edexcel Combined Science 6H 2025 Practice Question
Paper
, Do not write
2 outside the
box
ii. Fill in the blank: Calculate the total resistance of the circuit using the formula
R = V / I.
Total resistance = _______ Ω
[2 marks]
iii. If the resistors are identical, calculate the resistance of one resistor.
[1 mark]
iv. Explain why the total resistance in a series circuit increases as more resistors
are added.
[2 marks]
Edexcel Combined Science 6H 2025 Practice Question
Paper
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Paper
reference 1SC0/2PH
Combined Science 2025
Practice Paper
PAPER 6 (Higher Tier)
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler
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.
• Calculators may be used.
• You must showmayall NOT
Any diagrams be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• at the end of your solution.
your working out with your answer clearly identified
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 60
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
to structure 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.
• Checkanswer
Try to every question.
• your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
, Do not write
1 outside the
box
1. Electric circuits are essential in powering devices. Scientists often study how
components in a circuit behave under different conditions. In this question, you
will analyze data and apply key formulas to understand the behavior of resistors
in a circuit.
a. A group of students set up a circuit with three identical resistors connected in
series to a power supply. The total voltage across the circuit is 12 V, and the
current through the circuit is 0.5 A.
i. Tick one box: Which equation correctly relates resistance, current, and
voltage?
A: R = V / I
B: R = I × V
C: R = V + I
D: R = V – I
[1 mark]
Edexcel Combined Science 6H 2025 Practice Question
Paper
, Do not write
2 outside the
box
ii. Fill in the blank: Calculate the total resistance of the circuit using the formula
R = V / I.
Total resistance = _______ Ω
[2 marks]
iii. If the resistors are identical, calculate the resistance of one resistor.
[1 mark]
iv. Explain why the total resistance in a series circuit increases as more resistors
are added.
[2 marks]
Edexcel Combined Science 6H 2025 Practice Question
Paper
