2024 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Physics (1PH0) Paper 2H question paper and marking scheme merged

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Physics (1PH0) Paper 2H


Centre Number Candidate Number




Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 14 June 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1PH0/2H
Physics
2
Tier


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 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.
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The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In questions 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.


• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over

, 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
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 This question is about static electricity and electric fields.

(a) Figure 1 shows three charged objects, X, Y and Z.



X Y Z

Figure 1
Y has a positive charge and is held stationary.

The charge on Y causes X and Z to move in the directions of the arrows.

Which row of the table is correct for the charges on X and Z?
(1)

charge on X charge on Z

A negative negative

B negative positive

C positive negative

D positive positive


(b) Give the meaning of the term electric field.
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, (c) Figure 2 shows the electric field around a point charge.




point charge




x

Figure 2

(i) State how Figure 2 gives evidence that the point charge is positive.
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(ii) In Figure 2, x is the distance from the point charge.

State how Figure 2 gives evidence that the electric field strength decreases as
x increases.
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, (iii) Figure 3 shows a graph of electric field strength against distance x.
50 000

45 000

40 000

35 000

30 000

electric field 25 000
strength
in N/C 20 000

15 000

10 000

5000

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
distance x in cm

Figure 3

The equation relating electric field strength to distance, x, is
A
electric field strength =
x2
A is a constant.
Using data from the graph in Figure 3, calculate the value of A when x = 3 cm.
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A = ................................ N cm2/C
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)



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