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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Friday 8 May 2026
Mark Scheme (Results)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference WPH11/01
Physics Summer 2026
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
UNIT 1: Mechanics and Materials
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
You must have:
Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Total Marks
Subsidiary Level In Physics
WPH11/01
Instructions
•• Use 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.
• Show all your working out in calculations and include units where appropriate.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• 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.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
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. Turn over
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, SECTION A Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Answer ALL questions.
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For questions 1–10, in Section A, select one answer from A to D and put a cross in the box . If you
change your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
1 Which of the following is an SI unit for the Young modulus of a material?
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
A kg m–3
qualifications websites at or .
B N m–1 Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
C N m–2 contact us page at
D Pa s
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 A car moves in a circular path at a constant speed.
Which row of the table describes the momentum and kinetic energy of the car?
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Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79335A
Publication Code WPH11_01_2606
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, General Marking Guidance
3 A student applies a force F to a wire.
The force-extension graph for the wire is shown. • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
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first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
F • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Force • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
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
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
Which of the following could explain what happens when the force F is removed?
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
A The wire will not return to its original length because it has
deformed elastically. by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
B The wire will not return to its original length because it has gone beyond its to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
elastic limit.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
C The wire will return to its original length because it has deformed plastically. with an alternative response.
D The wire will return to its original length because it has gone beyond its
yield point.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, Mark scheme notes
4 A student made measurements to determine the acceleration of a free-falling object. Underlying principle
The student dropped an object from rest. The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded,
backed up by examples. It is not a set of model answers.
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Which of the following measurements would not be sufficient to determine the
acceleration of the object?
1. Mark scheme format
1.1 You will not see ‘wtte’ (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
A distance fallen by the object and final velocity
should be credited in every answer unless the MS has specified specific
B distance fallen by the object and time taken to reach the ground words that must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining
e.g. ‘resonance’
C final velocity of the object and time taken to reach the ground
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis e.g. ‘and’ when two pieces of
D mass of the object and time taken to reach the ground information are needed for 1 mark.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. “(hence)
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark) distance is increased”.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do
5 After rock climbing up a cliff, a person is lowered to the ground on a rope, as shown. not accept gravity] [ecf].
2. Unit error penalties
2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect
rope unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark will not be
awarded.
2.2 This does not apply in ‘show that’ questions or in any other question
where the units to be used have been given, for example in a
spreadsheet.
person 2.3 The mark will not be awarded for the same missing or incorrect unit only
once within one clip in epen.
2.4 Occasionally, it may be decided not to insist on a unit e.g the candidate
may be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit that is not
one that should be known and is complex.
2.5 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error is to be applied by placing
The tension in the rope and the weight of the person are not a Newton’s third law pair. brackets around the unit.
Which of the following gives a reason why?
3. Significant figures
A The tension is equal in magnitude to the weight of the person. 3.1 Use of too many significant figures in the theory questions will not
prevent a mark being awarded if the answer given rounds to the answer
B The tension acts in the opposite direction to the weight of the person. in the MS.
3.2 Too few significant figures will mean that the final mark cannot be
C The tension and weight of the person act on different objects.
awarded in ‘show that’ questions where one more significant figure than
D The person is accelerating downwards. the value in the question is needed for the candidate to demonstrate
the validity of the given answer.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark) 3.3 The use of one significant figure might be inappropriate in the context
of the question e.g. reading a value off a graph. If this is the case, there
will be a clear indication in the MS.
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Friday 8 May 2026
Mark Scheme (Results)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference WPH11/01
Physics Summer 2026
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
UNIT 1: Mechanics and Materials
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
You must have:
Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Total Marks
Subsidiary Level In Physics
WPH11/01
Instructions
•• Use 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.
• Show all your working out in calculations and include units where appropriate.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• 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.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
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. Turn over
P79335RA
Pearson Education Ltd.
P:1/1/1/1/1/
*P79335RA0132*
, SECTION A Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Answer ALL questions.
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
For questions 1–10, in Section A, select one answer from A to D and put a cross in the box . If you
change your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
1 Which of the following is an SI unit for the Young modulus of a material?
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
A kg m–3
qualifications websites at or .
B N m–1 Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
C N m–2 contact us page at
D Pa s
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 A car moves in a circular path at a constant speed.
Which row of the table describes the momentum and kinetic energy of the car?
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Momentum Kinetic energy
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
A constant constant everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in
B constant changing education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages,
C changing constant we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and
raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can
D changing changing help you and your students at:
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79335A
Publication Code WPH11_01_2606
l the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd
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*P79335RA0232*
, General Marking Guidance
3 A student applies a force F to a wire.
The force-extension graph for the wire is shown. • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
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
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
F • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Force • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
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
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
Which of the following could explain what happens when the force F is removed?
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
A The wire will not return to its original length because it has
deformed elastically. by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
B The wire will not return to its original length because it has gone beyond its to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
elastic limit.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
C The wire will return to its original length because it has deformed plastically. with an alternative response.
D The wire will return to its original length because it has gone beyond its
yield point.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, Mark scheme notes
4 A student made measurements to determine the acceleration of a free-falling object. Underlying principle
The student dropped an object from rest. The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded,
backed up by examples. It is not a set of model answers.
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
Which of the following measurements would not be sufficient to determine the
acceleration of the object?
1. Mark scheme format
1.1 You will not see ‘wtte’ (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
A distance fallen by the object and final velocity
should be credited in every answer unless the MS has specified specific
B distance fallen by the object and time taken to reach the ground words that must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining
e.g. ‘resonance’
C final velocity of the object and time taken to reach the ground
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis e.g. ‘and’ when two pieces of
D mass of the object and time taken to reach the ground information are needed for 1 mark.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. “(hence)
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark) distance is increased”.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do
5 After rock climbing up a cliff, a person is lowered to the ground on a rope, as shown. not accept gravity] [ecf].
2. Unit error penalties
2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect
rope unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark will not be
awarded.
2.2 This does not apply in ‘show that’ questions or in any other question
where the units to be used have been given, for example in a
spreadsheet.
person 2.3 The mark will not be awarded for the same missing or incorrect unit only
once within one clip in epen.
2.4 Occasionally, it may be decided not to insist on a unit e.g the candidate
may be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit that is not
one that should be known and is complex.
2.5 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error is to be applied by placing
The tension in the rope and the weight of the person are not a Newton’s third law pair. brackets around the unit.
Which of the following gives a reason why?
3. Significant figures
A The tension is equal in magnitude to the weight of the person. 3.1 Use of too many significant figures in the theory questions will not
prevent a mark being awarded if the answer given rounds to the answer
B The tension acts in the opposite direction to the weight of the person. in the MS.
3.2 Too few significant figures will mean that the final mark cannot be
C The tension and weight of the person act on different objects.
awarded in ‘show that’ questions where one more significant figure than
D The person is accelerating downwards. the value in the question is needed for the candidate to demonstrate
the validity of the given answer.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark) 3.3 The use of one significant figure might be inappropriate in the context
of the question e.g. reading a value off a graph. If this is the case, there
will be a clear indication in the MS.
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