[Date] Pearson Edexcel
GCE In Physics
(8PH0) Paper 02
: Core Physics II
[Author name]
[COMPANY NAME]
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Candidate
Number Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3
GCE
Wednesday 24 Mayreferenc
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30
minutes)
e
8PH0/02
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics
II
You must have: Total
Scientific calculator, Marks
ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
•• IfFillpencil
in the
is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
boxes at the top of this page with your
pen.
centre number and candidate
•• Answer
number.all questions in Sections A and
name,
Answer the questions
B. – there may be moreinspace
the spaces
than you
need.
provided
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• 80.
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.
The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Try to answer every
• Check your answers if you have time at the
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
question.
where
end. Turn over
appropriate.
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
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 The wavelength of light emitted from a laser can be determined using a diffraction
grating. The equation used to calculate the wavelength is
nλ = d sin θ
Which row of the table shows possible units for n and d?
n d
A no unit mm–1
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
B no unit mm
C mm no unit
D mm–1 no unit
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 A student carries out an investigation to determine the Young modulus of a material.
Which of the following gives two measuring instruments the student should use?
A calipers and stopwatch
B metre rule and micrometer
C metre rule and stopwatch
D micrometer and calipers
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
2
GCE In Physics
(8PH0) Paper 02
: Core Physics II
[Author name]
[COMPANY NAME]
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Candidate
Number Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3
GCE
Wednesday 24 Mayreferenc
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30
minutes)
e
8PH0/02
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics
II
You must have: Total
Scientific calculator, Marks
ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
•• IfFillpencil
in the
is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
boxes at the top of this page with your
pen.
centre number and candidate
•• Answer
number.all questions in Sections A and
name,
Answer the questions
B. – there may be moreinspace
the spaces
than you
need.
provided
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• 80.
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.
The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Try to answer every
• Check your answers if you have time at the
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
question.
where
end. Turn over
appropriate.
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
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 The wavelength of light emitted from a laser can be determined using a diffraction
grating. The equation used to calculate the wavelength is
nλ = d sin θ
Which row of the table shows possible units for n and d?
n d
A no unit mm–1
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
B no unit mm
C mm no unit
D mm–1 no unit
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 A student carries out an investigation to determine the Young modulus of a material.
Which of the following gives two measuring instruments the student should use?
A calipers and stopwatch
B metre rule and micrometer
C metre rule and stopwatch
D micrometer and calipers
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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