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Wednesday 20 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 8PH0/02
Physics
Summer 2026
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary in Physics
You must have: Total Marks 8PH0/02
Scientific calculator, ruler and protractor
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer allthequestions
Answer in Sections A and B.
questions in the spaces provided
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largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
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including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
Information programmes for employers. For further information visit our
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
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– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. contact us page at
• toIn the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
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.
Try to answer every question.
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from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Electrons can be described in terms of a wave model.
Which of the following processes can only be explained by this description of electrons?
A emission
B excitation
C diffraction
D ionisation
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is always correct for a transverse wave?
A The amplitude is the maximum wavelength.
B The frequency is the number of oscillations. Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79083A
C The oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Publication Code 8PH0_02_2606_MS
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D The wavelength is the distance between two adjacent points.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 The atoms of a gas produce an emission spectrum when excited. A particular
emission spectrum consists of three distinct lines.
Which of the following is the minimum number of electron energy levels that could
produce this spectrum?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
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Questions 4 and 5 refer to the information below. • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
A force‑extension graph is shown for a metal wire. candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
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• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
Force
what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
Y S
LE perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
0
Extension should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
L is the limit of proportionality, E is the elastic limit, Y is the yield point and S is the point
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
at which the wire breaks.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
4 Which of the following is equal to the stiffness of the wire?
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
A The force at L divided by the extension at L • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
B The force at E divided by the extension at E candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
C The force at Y divided by the extension at Y • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
an alternative response.
D The force at S divided by the extension at S
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 The energy stored in the wire at L is W. The extension at S is twice the extension at L.
Which of the following expressions gives the approximate energy stored in the wire just
before the wire breaks?
3W
A
2
B 2W
C 3W
D 4W
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Edexcel Level 3 GCE Mark Scheme (Results)
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 8PH0/02
Physics
Summer 2026
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary in Physics
You must have: Total Marks 8PH0/02
Scientific calculator, ruler and protractor
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer allthequestions
Answer in Sections A and B.
questions in the spaces provided
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by the UK’s
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
– there may be more space than you need.
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
Information programmes for employers. For further information visit our
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
qualifications websites at or
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. contact us page at
• toIn the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
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.
Try to answer every question.
helping people progress, everywhere
•• 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
P79083A
P:1/1/1/
Education Ltd. *P79083A0120*
, 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
SECTION A 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
Answer ALL questions. languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high
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standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
about how we can help you and your students at:
from A to D. If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then
mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Electrons can be described in terms of a wave model.
Which of the following processes can only be explained by this description of electrons?
A emission
B excitation
C diffraction
D ionisation
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is always correct for a transverse wave?
A The amplitude is the maximum wavelength.
B The frequency is the number of oscillations. Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79083A
C The oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Publication Code 8PH0_02_2606_MS
All the material in this publication is
D The wavelength is the distance between two adjacent points.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 The atoms of a gas produce an emission spectrum when excited. A particular
emission spectrum consists of three distinct lines.
Which of the following is the minimum number of electron energy levels that could
produce this spectrum?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
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, General Marking Guidance
Questions 4 and 5 refer to the information below. • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
A force‑extension graph is shown for a metal wire. 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
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• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
Force
what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
Y S
LE perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
0
Extension should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
L is the limit of proportionality, E is the elastic limit, Y is the yield point and S is the point
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
at which the wire breaks.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
4 Which of the following is equal to the stiffness of the wire?
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
A The force at L divided by the extension at L • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
B The force at E divided by the extension at E candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
C The force at Y divided by the extension at Y • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
an alternative response.
D The force at S divided by the extension at S
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 The energy stored in the wire at L is W. The extension at S is twice the extension at L.
Which of the following expressions gives the approximate energy stored in the wire just
before the wire breaks?
3W
A
2
B 2W
C 3W
D 4W
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3
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