Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Physics Advanced Subsidiary PAPER
2: Core Physics II 2025 VERIFIED QP AND MS
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Paper
8PH0/02
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
You must have: Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
• Use
If pencil black ink orfor
is used ball‑point pen.
diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fciellnitnrethneumbobexreasnadt cthaendtoidpatoef nthuimspbaegr.e with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• A–ntshwereer mthaeyqbueemstoiorensspinactehethsapnaycoeus nperoevdi.ded
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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.
• In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Checkto answer every question.
•• You areyour answers if you have time at the end.
advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
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Answer ALL questions.
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All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
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 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A Jm–2
B J s–1
C Wm–2
D Ws–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
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2
, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
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diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
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0.35
A sin−1
2.00
2.00
B sin−1
0.35
C tan−1 0.35
2.00
0.35
D tan−1
2.00
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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3
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, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.
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A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.
F
What is the extension of this arrangement?
A 0.25x
B 0.5x
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C x
D 2x
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.
Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?
A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.
C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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2: Core Physics II 2025 VERIFIED QP AND MS
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
8PH0/02
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
You must have: Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
• Use
If pencil black ink orfor
is used ball‑point pen.
diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fciellnitnrethneumbobexreasnadt cthaendtoidpatoef nthuimspbaegr.e with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• A–ntshwereer mthaeyqbueemstoiorensspinactehethsapnaycoeus nperoevdi.ded
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.
• In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Checkto answer every question.
•• You areyour answers if you have time at the end.
advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
P78521A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
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 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A Jm–2
B J s–1
C Wm–2
D Ws–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
0.35
A sin−1
2.00
2.00
B sin−1
0.35
C tan−1 0.35
2.00
0.35
D tan−1
2.00
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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3
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, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.
F
What is the extension of this arrangement?
A 0.25x
B 0.5x
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C x
D 2x
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.
Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?
A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.
C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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