Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Physics PAPER 2 Foundation 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 1PH0/2F
Physics ⬟ ⬟
PAPER 2
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
•• Calculators may be used.
• YouAny diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
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 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
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answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 This question is about static electricity.
(a) Figure 1 shows a plastic comb picking up small pieces of paper.
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Figure 1
The comb picks up the paper because the comb has extra
(1)
A magnetism
B charge
C resistance
D weight
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, (b) Figure 2 shows a person touching a charged dome.
The person’s hair is standing on end.
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charged dome
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Figure 2
(i) Explain how electric charge causes the hair to spread out, as shown
in Figure 2.
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, (ii) The person lets go of the charged dome.
The charge on the person’s hair is 10 μC.
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The charge on the dome is 25 μC.
Calculate the percentage of charge on the hair compared with on the dome.
Use the equation
charge on hair
percentage of charge on the hair = × 100
charge on dome
(2)
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percentage of charge on the hair = .................................. %
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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 1PH0/2F
Physics ⬟ ⬟
PAPER 2
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
•• Calculators may be used.
• YouAny diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
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
P72574A
©2023 Pearson Education Ltd.
N: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 This question is about static electricity.
(a) Figure 1 shows a plastic comb picking up small pieces of paper.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Figure 1
The comb picks up the paper because the comb has extra
(1)
A magnetism
B charge
C resistance
D weight
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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, (b) Figure 2 shows a person touching a charged dome.
The person’s hair is standing on end.
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charged dome
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Figure 2
(i) Explain how electric charge causes the hair to spread out, as shown
in Figure 2.
(2)
........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... .... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .. ...... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... .... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... .. .... ...... .. ........ ..
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, (ii) The person lets go of the charged dome.
The charge on the person’s hair is 10 μC.
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The charge on the dome is 25 μC.
Calculate the percentage of charge on the hair compared with on the dome.
Use the equation
charge on hair
percentage of charge on the hair = × 100
charge on dome
(2)
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percentage of charge on the hair = .................................. %
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