Pearson Edexcel AS Level 3 GCE (8PH0/02) Physics
Advanced Subsidiary paper 2:Core Physics II Question
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8PH0/02
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the boxesandatcandidate
the top ofnumber.
this page with your name,
• Answer
centre number
all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer the questions
– there may in the
be more space spaces
than provided
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
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.
the question 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
•• You areyouradvised
to answer every question.
Check answers if you have time at the end.
to show your working in calculations including units
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
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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 graph shows how the displacement of particles in a progressive wave varies with
distance along the wave, at a particular instant.
Displacement
Distance
S T
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Which of the following is the phase difference between the particles at S and T?
π
A
4
π
B
2
C π
D 2π
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
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, 2 Two diverging lenses are combined, as shown.
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The focal length of each lens is 0.2 m.
Which of the following is the total power of the combination?
A 5D
B –5 D
C 10 D
D –10 D
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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3 An electron in an atom absorbs energy E and is excited from one energy level to the
next. When the electron returns to its original energy level a photon is emitted.
Which of the following is an expression for the wavelength of the emitted photon?
hc
A E
E
B hc
Eh
C c
c
D Eh
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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Advanced Subsidiary paper 2:Core Physics II Question
paper+mark scheme Wednesday 22 may 2024
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Wednesday 22 May 2024
reference
Paper
8PH0/02
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the boxesandatcandidate
the top ofnumber.
this page with your name,
• Answer
centre number
all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer the questions
– there may in the
be more space spaces
than provided
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
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.
the question 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
•• You areyouradvised
to answer every question.
Check answers if you have time at the end.
to show your working in calculations including units
P74477A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
F:1/1/1/1/1/
,where appropriate.
Turn over
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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 graph shows how the displacement of particles in a progressive wave varies with
distance along the wave, at a particular instant.
Displacement
Distance
S T
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Which of the following is the phase difference between the particles at S and T?
π
A
4
π
B
2
C π
D 2π
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
■■■■
, 2 Two diverging lenses are combined, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
The focal length of each lens is 0.2 m.
Which of the following is the total power of the combination?
A 5D
B –5 D
C 10 D
D –10 D
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3 An electron in an atom absorbs energy E and is excited from one energy level to the
next. When the electron returns to its original energy level a photon is emitted.
Which of the following is an expression for the wavelength of the emitted photon?
hc
A E
E
B hc
Eh
C c
c
D Eh
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3
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