May 2025 Edexcel: A
Level Physics 9PH0/01
Paper 1 – Advanced
Physics I – Merged
Question Paper &
Mark Scheme
,May 2025 Edexcel: A Level Physics 9PH0/01 Paper 1 – Advanced Physics I – Merged Question Paper
& Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics 9PH0/01 Paper 1 – Advanced Physics I – Merged
Question Paper & Mark Scheme document combines the full question paper with its official mark scheme
for Paper 1 of the 2025 examination series. This paper assesses key topic areas including Working as a
Physicist, Mechanics and Further Mechanics, Electric Circuits, Electric and Magnetic Fields, and Nuclear
and Particle PhysicsThe merged format provides students with full visibility of examiner expectations, mark
allocation and question structure. Each question is paired with the official marking criteria—enabling
targeted revision, self-assessment, and the development of rigorous problem-solving, mathematical
reasoning and conceptual understanding required for success in the 2025 Edexcel A Level Physics Paper 1
examination.
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, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
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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 Which of the following was investigated by the large-angle alpha particle
scattering experiment?
A structure of an atom
B structure of a nucleon
C structure of a nucleus
D structure of a quark
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
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A charge
B displacement
C electric field strength
D force
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 A ball is tied to the end of a length of string. A person holds the other end of the string.
The person spins the ball and string around in a horizontal circle, as shown.
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Which of the following statements best describes why the person feels a force from
the string?
A There is a centripetal force acting on the person.
B There is a force on the person due to Newton’s first law.
C There is a force on the person due to Newton’s third law.
D There is a force on the person due to the weight of the ball.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, 4 A wire of resistance R has a circular cross-sectional area.
A second wire has the same length and is made of the same material. The diameter of
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the second wire is double the diameter of the first wire.
Which of the following is the resistance of the second wire?
A 4R
B 2R
R
C 2
R
D 4
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 A positron produced a track in a detector, as shown.
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(Source: © Science Source/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
Which of the following is the direction of the magnetic field in this detector?
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A down the page
B into the page
C out of the page
D up the page
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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Level Physics 9PH0/01
Paper 1 – Advanced
Physics I – Merged
Question Paper &
Mark Scheme
,May 2025 Edexcel: A Level Physics 9PH0/01 Paper 1 – Advanced Physics I – Merged Question Paper
& Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics 9PH0/01 Paper 1 – Advanced Physics I – Merged
Question Paper & Mark Scheme document combines the full question paper with its official mark scheme
for Paper 1 of the 2025 examination series. This paper assesses key topic areas including Working as a
Physicist, Mechanics and Further Mechanics, Electric Circuits, Electric and Magnetic Fields, and Nuclear
and Particle PhysicsThe merged format provides students with full visibility of examiner expectations, mark
allocation and question structure. Each question is paired with the official marking criteria—enabling
targeted revision, self-assessment, and the development of rigorous problem-solving, mathematical
reasoning and conceptual understanding required for success in the 2025 Edexcel A Level Physics Paper 1
examination.
Turn over
, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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 was investigated by the large-angle alpha particle
scattering experiment?
A structure of an atom
B structure of a nucleon
C structure of a nucleus
D structure of a quark
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A charge
B displacement
C electric field strength
D force
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 A ball is tied to the end of a length of string. A person holds the other end of the string.
The person spins the ball and string around in a horizontal circle, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Which of the following statements best describes why the person feels a force from
the string?
A There is a centripetal force acting on the person.
B There is a force on the person due to Newton’s first law.
C There is a force on the person due to Newton’s third law.
D There is a force on the person due to the weight of the ball.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
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, 4 A wire of resistance R has a circular cross-sectional area.
A second wire has the same length and is made of the same material. The diameter of
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
the second wire is double the diameter of the first wire.
Which of the following is the resistance of the second wire?
A 4R
B 2R
R
C 2
R
D 4
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 A positron produced a track in a detector, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Source: © Science Source/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
Which of the following is the direction of the magnetic field in this detector?
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A down the page
B into the page
C out of the page
D up the page
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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