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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 9PH0/01
Physics
Advanced
PAPER 1: Advanced Physics I
Mark Scheme
(Results)
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use
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black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer allthequestions.
Answer
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need. Pearson Edexcel GCE In Physics
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(9PH0) Paper 01: Advanced Physics I
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In the question 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.
Try to answer every question.
•• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
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about how we can help you and your students at:
Vrms / V Frequency / Hz
A 0.15 50
B 0.15 100
C 0.21 50
D 0.21 100
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following are the SI base units of energy?
A kg m s–1
B kg m2 s–2
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, 3 The diagram shows three equipotential lines for part of an electric field. A point
labelled O is marked on the diagram.
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O
–12 V –6 V –4 V
Which row of the table shows the type and direction of the electric field?
Type of field Direction of field
A radial towards O
B radial away from O
C uniform towards O
D uniform away from O
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 A down quark has a mass of 4.8 MeV / c2.
Which of the following expressions gives the mass of a down quark in kg?
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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5 A uniform ramp of weight W is hinged at one end. A vertical force P is applied at the • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
other end to hold the ramp at an angle of 30° to the horizontal, as shown.
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
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P • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
View from side what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
ramp perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
hinge 30
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
Which of the following expressions gives the value of P?
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
A P = 2W cos 30° scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
W
B P= cos 30° • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
2
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
C P = 2W • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
W candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
D P=
2 • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark) an alternative response.
6 Each of the following pion decays is possible according to the law of conservation
of charge.
Which of the following is not possible according to another conservation law?
A π0 → 2γ
B π0 → e+ + e– + υe
C π+ → π0 + e+ + υe
D π– → π0 + e– + –υe
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 9PH0/01
Physics
Advanced
PAPER 1: Advanced Physics I
Mark Scheme
(Results)
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use
Summer 2026
black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer allthequestions.
Answer
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need. Pearson Edexcel GCE In Physics
Information
(9PH0) Paper 01: Advanced Physics I
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In the question 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.
Try to answer every question.
•• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
P79068APearson Education Ltd.
P:1/1/1/1/
*P79068A0124*
, Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
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 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 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 Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
mark your new answer with a cross . largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
1 A potential difference V varies with time t, as shown. including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
0.4 qualifications websites at or .
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
0.3
contact us page at
V / V 0.2
0.1
0 t/s
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
–0.1 Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
–0.2 Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
–0.3 learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100
–0.4
languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high
standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more
Which row of the table shows the values of Vrms and the frequency for V?
about how we can help you and your students at:
Vrms / V Frequency / Hz
A 0.15 50
B 0.15 100
C 0.21 50
D 0.21 100
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following are the SI base units of energy?
A kg m s–1
B kg m2 s–2
Summer 2026
C Nm Question Paper Log Number P79068A
Publication Code 9PH0_01_2606_MS
D Ws All the material in this publication is
Pearson
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
2
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, 3 The diagram shows three equipotential lines for part of an electric field. A point
labelled O is marked on the diagram.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
O
–12 V –6 V –4 V
Which row of the table shows the type and direction of the electric field?
Type of field Direction of field
A radial towards O
B radial away from O
C uniform towards O
D uniform away from O
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 A down quark has a mass of 4.8 MeV / c2.
Which of the following expressions gives the mass of a down quark in kg?
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
3
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, General Marking Guidance
5 A uniform ramp of weight W is hinged at one end. A vertical force P is applied at the • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
other end to hold the ramp at an angle of 30° to the horizontal, as shown.
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
P • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
View from side what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
ramp perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
hinge 30
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
Which of the following expressions gives the value of P?
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
A P = 2W cos 30° scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
W
B P= cos 30° • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
2
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
C P = 2W • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
W candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
D P=
2 • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark) an alternative response.
6 Each of the following pion decays is possible according to the law of conservation
of charge.
Which of the following is not possible according to another conservation law?
A π0 → 2γ
B π0 → e+ + e– + υe
C π+ → π0 + e+ + υe
D π– → π0 + e– + –υe
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
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