Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Friday 08 May 2026
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Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Mark Scheme (Results)
reference
Physics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
UNIT 1: Mechanics and Materials
Question Paper
You must have:
Scientific calculator, ruler and answer book (sent separately).
Summer 2026
Do not return this question paper with the answer book.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet. Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
Subsidiary Level In Physics
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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
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 . largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
1 Which of the following is a vector quantity?
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at or .
A mass
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
B momentum contact us page at
C temperature
D time
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is a correct unit for acceleration?
A kg m s−1 Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
B kg m s−2 Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone
progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of
C N kg−1
people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years,
D N m s−1 and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international
reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark) innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at:
3 A student determines a value for the acceleration due to gravity by dropping a steel ball
from rest through the air. The student ignored air resistance.
Which of the following are the only two quantities required?
A diameter of the ball and viscosity of the air
B distance the ball falls and time taken
C final velocity of the ball and viscosity of the air
D mass of the ball and the final velocity of the ball
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Publication Code WPH11_01A_260
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, General Marking Guidance
4 The graph below shows the motion of a person of mass 80 kg walking a short distance.
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
4
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
3 • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what
Velocity / m s–1 2 they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
1
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
0 • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
appropriately.
Time / s
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
Which of the following is equal to the resultant force, in N, acting on the person always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
between a time of 2 s and 7 s? Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response
is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
A 80 g
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
B 0
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
C 0.5 × (10 + 5) × 3 • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
D 3 candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
alternative response.
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, Mark scheme notes
Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following information.
Underlying principle
The graph shows how force varies with extension for a spring. The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded, backed up
by examples. It is not a set of model answers.
1. Mark scheme format
1.1 You will not see ‘wtte’ (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
should be credited in every answer unless the MS has specified specific words that
Force / N
must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining e.g. ‘resonance’
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis e.g. ‘and’ when two pieces of
information are needed for 1 mark.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. “(hence) distance
is increased”.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do not
Extension / m accept gravity] [ecf].
5 Which of the following gives the stiffness of the spring? 2. Unit error penalties
2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect unit will
A 5N × 4m 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
5N units to be used have been given, for example in a spreadsheet.
B 2.3 The mark will not be awarded for the same missing or incorrect unit only once
4m
within one clip in epen.
4m 2.4 Occasionally, it may be decided not to insist on a unit e.g the candidate may
C be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit that is not one that should be
5N
known and is complex.
D 0.5 × 5 N × 4 m 2.5 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error is to be applied by placing
brackets around the unit.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3. Significant figures
6 A force of 5 N is applied to the spring. 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 in the MS.
Which of the following gives the energy stored, in J, in the spring? 3.2 Too few significant figures will mean that the final mark cannot be awarded in
A 5N × 4m ‘show that’ questions where one more significant figure than the value in the
question is needed for the candidate to demonstrate the validity of the given
5N answer.
B 3.3 The use of one significant figure might be inappropriate in the context of the
4m
question e.g. reading a value off a graph. If this is the case, there will be a clear
indication in the MS.
4m
C 3.4 The use of g = 10 m s−2 or 10 N kg−1 instead of 9.81 m s−2 or 9.81 N kg−1 will be
5N
penalised by one mark (but not more than once per clip). Accept 9.8 m s−2 or 9.8 N
D 0.5 × 5 N × 4 m kg−1
3.5 In questions assessing practical skills, a specific number of significant figures
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark) will be required e.g. determining a constant from the gradient of a graph or in
uncertainty calculations. The MS will clearly identify the number of significant figures
required.
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Friday 08 May 2026
WPH11/01A
Paper
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Mark Scheme (Results)
reference
Physics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
UNIT 1: Mechanics and Materials
Question Paper
You must have:
Scientific calculator, ruler and answer book (sent separately).
Summer 2026
Do not return this question paper with the answer book.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet. Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
Subsidiary Level In Physics
WPH11/01A
Turn over
P87903APearson Education Ltd.
P:1/1/1/1/1/
*P87903A*
, Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
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 . largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
1 Which of the following is a vector quantity?
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at or .
A mass
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
B momentum contact us page at
C temperature
D time
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following is a correct unit for acceleration?
A kg m s−1 Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
B kg m s−2 Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone
progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of
C N kg−1
people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years,
D N m s−1 and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international
reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark) innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at:
3 A student determines a value for the acceleration due to gravity by dropping a steel ball
from rest through the air. The student ignored air resistance.
Which of the following are the only two quantities required?
A diameter of the ball and viscosity of the air
B distance the ball falls and time taken
C final velocity of the ball and viscosity of the air
D mass of the ball and the final velocity of the ball
Summer 2026
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark) Question Paper Log Number P87903A
Publication Code WPH11_01A_260
l the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd
2 P87903A
, General Marking Guidance
4 The graph below shows the motion of a person of mass 80 kg walking a short distance.
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
4
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
3 • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what
Velocity / m s–1 2 they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
1
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
0 • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
appropriately.
Time / s
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
Which of the following is equal to the resultant force, in N, acting on the person always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
between a time of 2 s and 7 s? Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response
is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
A 80 g
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
B 0
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
C 0.5 × (10 + 5) × 3 • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
D 3 candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
alternative response.
P87903A 3
Turn over
, Mark scheme notes
Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following information.
Underlying principle
The graph shows how force varies with extension for a spring. The mark scheme will clearly indicate the concept that is being rewarded, backed up
by examples. It is not a set of model answers.
1. Mark scheme format
1.1 You will not see ‘wtte’ (words to that effect). Alternative correct wording
should be credited in every answer unless the MS has specified specific words that
Force / N
must be present. Such words will be indicated by underlining e.g. ‘resonance’
1.2 Bold lower case will be used for emphasis e.g. ‘and’ when two pieces of
information are needed for 1 mark.
1.3 Round brackets ( ) indicate words that are not essential e.g. “(hence) distance
is increased”.
1.4 Square brackets [ ] indicate advice to examiners or examples e.g. [Do not
Extension / m accept gravity] [ecf].
5 Which of the following gives the stiffness of the spring? 2. Unit error penalties
2.1 A separate mark is not usually given for a unit but a missing or incorrect unit will
A 5N × 4m 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
5N units to be used have been given, for example in a spreadsheet.
B 2.3 The mark will not be awarded for the same missing or incorrect unit only once
4m
within one clip in epen.
4m 2.4 Occasionally, it may be decided not to insist on a unit e.g the candidate may
C be calculating the gradient of a graph, resulting in a unit that is not one that should be
5N
known and is complex.
D 0.5 × 5 N × 4 m 2.5 The mark scheme will indicate if no unit error is to be applied by placing
brackets around the unit.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
3. Significant figures
6 A force of 5 N is applied to the spring. 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 in the MS.
Which of the following gives the energy stored, in J, in the spring? 3.2 Too few significant figures will mean that the final mark cannot be awarded in
A 5N × 4m ‘show that’ questions where one more significant figure than the value in the
question is needed for the candidate to demonstrate the validity of the given
5N answer.
B 3.3 The use of one significant figure might be inappropriate in the context of the
4m
question e.g. reading a value off a graph. If this is the case, there will be a clear
indication in the MS.
4m
C 3.4 The use of g = 10 m s−2 or 10 N kg−1 instead of 9.81 m s−2 or 9.81 N kg−1 will be
5N
penalised by one mark (but not more than once per clip). Accept 9.8 m s−2 or 9.8 N
D 0.5 × 5 N × 4 m kg−1
3.5 In questions assessing practical skills, a specific number of significant figures
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark) will be required e.g. determining a constant from the gradient of a graph or in
uncertainty calculations. The MS will clearly identify the number of significant figures
required.
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