Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
6
Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Combined Science PAPER 6 Foundation Tier questions 2023
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
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• Instructure
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
questions 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
• A list of equations is included at the end of this exam paper.
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. Turn over
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows the parts in an electrical circuit.
switch
lamp
9 V battery
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connector
resistor
connector
Figure 1
Draw the circuit diagram of this electrical circuit in the space provided.
The battery symbol and some of the connecting wires have been drawn for you.
(4)
circuit diagram
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
battery
2
■■■■
, (b) Figure 2 shows the current flowing into and out of point P in part of a circuit.
2A
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
7A
P
I
Figure 2
Which of these is the value of current I ?
(1)
A 2A
B 5A
C 7A
D 9A
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(c) (i) There is a current of 0.46 A in a lamp.
Calculate the total charge that flows through the lamp in 30 seconds.
Use the equation
charge = current × time in seconds
(2)
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charge = ................................ C
3
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Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
6
Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Combined Science PAPER 6 Foundation Tier questions 2023
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
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• Instructure
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
questions 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
• A list of equations is included at the end of this exam paper.
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. Turn over
P72564A
©2023 Pearson Education Ltd.
N:1/1/
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows the parts in an electrical circuit.
switch
lamp
9 V battery
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
connector
resistor
connector
Figure 1
Draw the circuit diagram of this electrical circuit in the space provided.
The battery symbol and some of the connecting wires have been drawn for you.
(4)
circuit diagram
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
battery
2
■■■■
, (b) Figure 2 shows the current flowing into and out of point P in part of a circuit.
2A
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
7A
P
I
Figure 2
Which of these is the value of current I ?
(1)
A 2A
B 5A
C 7A
D 9A
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(c) (i) There is a current of 0.46 A in a lamp.
Calculate the total charge that flows through the lamp in 30 seconds.
Use the equation
charge = current × time in seconds
(2)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
charge = ................................ C
3
■■■■ Turn over
