PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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AQA GCSE
PHYSICS 2025 Predicted
Higher Tier Paper 1
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the periodic table (enclosed). For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 2
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
4
the box around each page or on blank pages.
5
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 6
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want 7
to be marked.
8
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
TOTAL
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
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AQA Physics 1H 2025 Triology Question Paper
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Outside the
0 1 1 Tick one box: What does an alpha particle consist of? Box
• Two protons and two neutrons
• Two electrons and two neutrons
• A neutron and a proton
• An electron and a proton
[1 Marks]
0 1 2 A gold atom has the symbol 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴197
79
The number of protons in this atom is ____.
The number of neutrons in this atom is ____.
[1 Marks]
0 1 3 Scientists discovered that not all alpha particles passed straight through the gold
foil in the scattering experiment. Some were deflected at large angles, and a few
bounced back. What does this observation suggest about the structure of an
atom?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[2 Marks]
0 1 4 Compare the plum pudding model with the nuclear model of the atom.
Describe how the results of the alpha particle scattering experiment led to the
replacement of the plum pudding model with the nuclear model.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
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……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………
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[4 Marks]
0 1 5 Which scientist provided evidence for the existence of neutrons?
James Chadwick
Niels Bohr
Ernest Rutherford
John Dalton [1 Marks]
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Outside the
Box
0 2 1 Tick one box: Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy
source?
o Natural gas
o Nuclear fuel
o Geothermal energy
o Diesel
[1 Marks]
0 2 2 A house is heated using a gas boiler. The boiler transfers 15 MJ of energy in 10
minutes. The power of the boiler is calculated using the formula:
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡
𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃 =
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇
.
The power of the boiler is ____ W.
[2 Marks]
0 2 3 Describe two ways in which cavity wall insulation reduces unwanted energy
transfers in a house.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[2 Marks]
0 2 4 A student investigates how the mass of water in an electric kettle affects the
time taken to boil it. Which variable should the student control to ensure a fair
test?
The initial temperature of the water
The size of the kettle
The power rating of the kettle [1 Marks]
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work
H
AQA GCSE
PHYSICS 2025 Predicted
Higher Tier Paper 1
Materials Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
For this paper you must have:
a ruler
a scientific calculator
the periodic table (enclosed). For Examiner’s Use
Instructions Question Mark
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Pencil should only be used for drawing. 2
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 3
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
4
the box around each page or on blank pages.
5
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 6
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want 7
to be marked.
8
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
TOTAL
Information
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
A black and white logo
SOLE Property of Tyrion's
AI-generated content may be incorrect.
AQA Physics 1H 2025 Triology Question Paper
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Do not write
Outside the
0 1 1 Tick one box: What does an alpha particle consist of? Box
• Two protons and two neutrons
• Two electrons and two neutrons
• A neutron and a proton
• An electron and a proton
[1 Marks]
0 1 2 A gold atom has the symbol 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴197
79
The number of protons in this atom is ____.
The number of neutrons in this atom is ____.
[1 Marks]
0 1 3 Scientists discovered that not all alpha particles passed straight through the gold
foil in the scattering experiment. Some were deflected at large angles, and a few
bounced back. What does this observation suggest about the structure of an
atom?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[2 Marks]
0 1 4 Compare the plum pudding model with the nuclear model of the atom.
Describe how the results of the alpha particle scattering experiment led to the
replacement of the plum pudding model with the nuclear model.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………
[4 Marks]
0 1 5 Which scientist provided evidence for the existence of neutrons?
James Chadwick
Niels Bohr
Ernest Rutherford
John Dalton [1 Marks]
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Do not write
Outside the
Box
0 2 1 Tick one box: Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy
source?
o Natural gas
o Nuclear fuel
o Geothermal energy
o Diesel
[1 Marks]
0 2 2 A house is heated using a gas boiler. The boiler transfers 15 MJ of energy in 10
minutes. The power of the boiler is calculated using the formula:
𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡
𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃 =
𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇
.
The power of the boiler is ____ W.
[2 Marks]
0 2 3 Describe two ways in which cavity wall insulation reduces unwanted energy
transfers in a house.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
[2 Marks]
0 2 4 A student investigates how the mass of water in an electric kettle affects the
time taken to boil it. Which variable should the student control to ensure a fair
test?
The initial temperature of the water
The size of the kettle
The power rating of the kettle [1 Marks]
