Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Physics PAPER 2 Higher Tier QP 2023
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 16 June 2023
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/2H
Physics ⬟ ⬟
PAPER 2
Higher 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.
•• Calculators may be used.
• Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
You 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 100.
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, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows a prize that is made from a metal star on a plastic base.
metal star
plastic base
Figure 1
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A person starts to clean the prize by rubbing the plastic base with a dry cloth.
The plastic base becomes positively charged and the cloth becomes
negatively charged.
(i) The plastic base has
(1)
A gained electrons
B gained protons
C lost electrons
D lost protons
(ii) Explain why the cloth has become negatively charged.
(2)
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, (b) The person then holds the metal star and rubs it with the charged cloth.
The cloth loses its charge.
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Explain why the cloth loses its charge.
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(c) The charged plastic base attracts some dust from the air.
Figure 2 shows a magnified view of part of the surface of the plastic base and a
dust particle.
dust particle
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part of the
plastic base
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Figure 2
Some of the charges on the plastic base are shown but the charges induced on
the dust particle are not shown.
Draw the charges induced on the dust particle in Figure 2.
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(Total for Question 1 = 7 marks)
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, 2 (a) Figure 3 shows some of the apparatus that students use to determine the
resistance of a piece of iron wire.
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connector iron wire connector
variable resistor battery
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Figure 3
Add connecting wires, a voltmeter and an ammeter to complete the circuit
in Figure 3 so that the students can determine the resistance of the piece of
iron wire.
(2)
(b) The students extend the investigation to determine how the resistance of the
iron wire changes with its length.
(i) Give the name of one additional piece of apparatus the students would need.
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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)
Friday 16 June 2023
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/2H
Physics ⬟ ⬟
PAPER 2
Higher 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.
•• Calculators may be used.
• Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
You 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 100.
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
P72575A
©2023 Pearson Education Ltd.
N:1/1/1/1/1/1/
, 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 a prize that is made from a metal star on a plastic base.
metal star
plastic base
Figure 1
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A person starts to clean the prize by rubbing the plastic base with a dry cloth.
The plastic base becomes positively charged and the cloth becomes
negatively charged.
(i) The plastic base has
(1)
A gained electrons
B gained protons
C lost electrons
D lost protons
(ii) Explain why the cloth has become negatively charged.
(2)
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, (b) The person then holds the metal star and rubs it with the charged cloth.
The cloth loses its charge.
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Explain why the cloth loses its charge.
(2)
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(c) The charged plastic base attracts some dust from the air.
Figure 2 shows a magnified view of part of the surface of the plastic base and a
dust particle.
dust particle
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part of the
plastic base
+
+
+
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Figure 2
Some of the charges on the plastic base are shown but the charges induced on
the dust particle are not shown.
Draw the charges induced on the dust particle in Figure 2.
(2)
(Total for Question 1 = 7 marks)
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, 2 (a) Figure 3 shows some of the apparatus that students use to determine the
resistance of a piece of iron wire.
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connector iron wire connector
variable resistor battery
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Figure 3
Add connecting wires, a voltmeter and an ammeter to complete the circuit
in Figure 3 so that the students can determine the resistance of the piece of
iron wire.
(2)
(b) The students extend the investigation to determine how the resistance of the
iron wire changes with its length.
(i) Give the name of one additional piece of apparatus the students would need.
(1)
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