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Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 14 June 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 10 minutes)
Paper
reference 1SC0/2PF
Combined Science � �
PAPER 6
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.
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 60.
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 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
, 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 (a) Figure 1 shows a circuit containing a battery and four other components.
battery
Figure 1
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Label the four components in Figure 1, using words from the box.
ammeter lamp LDR
switch thermistor variable resistor
(4)
(b) The circuit in Figure 1 is switched on.
A charge of 1.2 C leaves the battery in a time of 4.0 s.
Calculate the current in the circuit.
Use the equation
charge
current =
time (2) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
current =..................................... A
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
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, 2 (a) Figure 2 shows the shape of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.
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Figure 2
(i) Draw one arrow on a magnetic field line in Figure 2 to show the direction of
that magnetic field line.
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(1)
(ii) Draw an X on Figure 2 to show where the magnetic field is strongest.
(1)
(iii) Give a reason why Figure 2 shows the magnetic field is strongest at point X.
(1)
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, (b) A student places two magnets on a smooth bench.
The student holds the magnets close to each other, as shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 3
(i) Draw some magnetic field lines on Figure 3 to show the shape of the
magnetic field between the two magnets.
(2)
(ii) The student is holding the two magnets on the smooth bench.
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State what would happen if the student let go of one of the magnets.
(1)
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(c) A student is given two permanent magnets and some paper clips, as shown in
Figure 4.
two permanent magnets paper clips
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Figure 4
The paper clips are not magnets, but they are made from a magnetic material.
(i) Which of these is a magnetic material?
(1)
A aluminium
B iron
C plastic
D wood
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 14 June 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 10 minutes)
Paper
reference 1SC0/2PF
Combined Science � �
PAPER 6
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.
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 60.
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 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
, 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 circuit containing a battery and four other components.
battery
Figure 1
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Label the four components in Figure 1, using words from the box.
ammeter lamp LDR
switch thermistor variable resistor
(4)
(b) The circuit in Figure 1 is switched on.
A charge of 1.2 C leaves the battery in a time of 4.0 s.
Calculate the current in the circuit.
Use the equation
charge
current =
time (2) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
current =..................................... A
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
2
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, 2 (a) Figure 2 shows the shape of the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.
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Figure 2
(i) Draw one arrow on a magnetic field line in Figure 2 to show the direction of
that magnetic field line.
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(1)
(ii) Draw an X on Figure 2 to show where the magnetic field is strongest.
(1)
(iii) Give a reason why Figure 2 shows the magnetic field is strongest at point X.
(1)
........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... .... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .. ...... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... .... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... .. .... ...... .. ........ ..
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, (b) A student places two magnets on a smooth bench.
The student holds the magnets close to each other, as shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 3
(i) Draw some magnetic field lines on Figure 3 to show the shape of the
magnetic field between the two magnets.
(2)
(ii) The student is holding the two magnets on the smooth bench.
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State what would happen if the student let go of one of the magnets.
(1)
........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... .... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .. ...... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... .... ........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... .. .... ...... .. ........ ..
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(c) A student is given two permanent magnets and some paper clips, as shown in
Figure 4.
two permanent magnets paper clips
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Figure 4
The paper clips are not magnets, but they are made from a magnetic material.
(i) Which of these is a magnetic material?
(1)
A aluminium
B iron
C plastic
D wood
4
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