1
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes)
Paper
reference 1PH0/2F
Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
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
– here 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 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– se this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
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.
, 2
1. (a) Which of the following is the correct definition of wavelength? Underline the correct answer.
a. The time taken for one complete cycle of the wave.
b. The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
c. The speed at which the wave travels through the medium. [1]
d. The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position.
(b) Which of these waves is an example of a longitudinal wave? Underline the correct answer.
a. Water wave
b. Light wave
c. Sound wave [2]
d. Radio wave
(c) A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m. Calculate the wave speed. [2]
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2F 2025 Predicted
, 3
(d) Label the wavelength in the image given below. [2]
.
(e) A wave is traveling along a string and strikes a fixed end. Describe what happens to the wave,
including the nature of reflection. [2]
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Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2F 2025 Predicted
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)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes)
Paper
reference 1PH0/2F
Physics 2025 Predicted Paper
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
– here 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 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– se this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
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.
, 2
1. (a) Which of the following is the correct definition of wavelength? Underline the correct answer.
a. The time taken for one complete cycle of the wave.
b. The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
c. The speed at which the wave travels through the medium. [1]
d. The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position.
(b) Which of these waves is an example of a longitudinal wave? Underline the correct answer.
a. Water wave
b. Light wave
c. Sound wave [2]
d. Radio wave
(c) A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m. Calculate the wave speed. [2]
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2F 2025 Predicted
, 3
(d) Label the wavelength in the image given below. [2]
.
(e) A wave is traveling along a string and strikes a fixed end. Describe what happens to the wave,
including the nature of reflection. [2]
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Edexcel GCSE Physics Question Paper 2F 2025 Predicted
