PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/1F
PHYSICS 2025 PREDICTED PAPER
PAPER 1
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
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.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points 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.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1 (a) Gamma rays and infrared radiation are parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Use words
from the box below to complete the sentences:
amplitude, frequency, longitudinal, speed, transverse, wavelength
(i) Gamma rays and infrared radiation are both _________ waves. (1)
(ii) Gamma rays have a higher _________ than infrared radiation. (1)
(iii) In a vacuum, both waves travel at the same _________. (1)
(b) Mention the electromagnetic radiation used in the below equipment: (3)
1. Sterilizing medical equipment - ……………………………………………………………
2. Seeing in the dark using night-vision cameras - …………………………………………...
3. Sending signals to satellites - ………………………………………………………………
(c) State one hazard associated with ultraviolet radiation and explain how it can be
minimized. (2)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) Draw and label a diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum, indicating the position of
visible light. (2)
(Total for Question 1 = 10 marks)
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
2 (a) A motor lifts a 5 kg mass to a height of 10 m. Calculate the gravitational potential energy
gained by the mass. Use the equation: (3)
(b) Describe two ways energy is transferred as the motor operates. (2)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/1F
PHYSICS 2025 PREDICTED PAPER
PAPER 1
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler, Equation Booklet (enclosed)
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.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points 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.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1 (a) Gamma rays and infrared radiation are parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Use words
from the box below to complete the sentences:
amplitude, frequency, longitudinal, speed, transverse, wavelength
(i) Gamma rays and infrared radiation are both _________ waves. (1)
(ii) Gamma rays have a higher _________ than infrared radiation. (1)
(iii) In a vacuum, both waves travel at the same _________. (1)
(b) Mention the electromagnetic radiation used in the below equipment: (3)
1. Sterilizing medical equipment - ……………………………………………………………
2. Seeing in the dark using night-vision cameras - …………………………………………...
3. Sending signals to satellites - ………………………………………………………………
(c) State one hazard associated with ultraviolet radiation and explain how it can be
minimized. (2)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) Draw and label a diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum, indicating the position of
visible light. (2)
(Total for Question 1 = 10 marks)
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
2 (a) A motor lifts a 5 kg mass to a height of 10 m. Calculate the gravitational potential energy
gained by the mass. Use the equation: (3)
(b) Describe two ways energy is transferred as the motor operates. (2)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
