Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level Physics
8PH0/01 Paper 1 – Core Physics 1 –
Merged Question Paper & Mark
Scheme
Paper
Physics
🟐 🟐
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
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
centre numberboxes
andatcandidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• –Answer the questions
there may in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
•• Exam
The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each
Resource question are shown in brackets
Summary
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The
In the
Mayquestion
to structure
Question Paperyour
markedAS
2025 Edexcel
answer
& Mark
with an asterisk
Level
logically,
Scheme
(*), marks
Physics 8PH0/01
showing
presents how
a fully
will 1be–awarded
Paper
the points
integrated that you
document
for your
Core Physics 1 – ability
Merged
make arethe official
combining
related or follow
examination paper on
andfrom each other where
the corresponding markappropriate.
scheme for the first AS Physics paper
(specification code 8PH0) from Pearson Edexcel. This assessment covers foundational topics
Advice
•
such as Working as a Physicist, Mechanics, Electric Circuits and Materials, and evaluates
Read each
students’ question carefully
knowledge, before
mathematical you start toexperimental
competence, answer it. understanding and conceptual
• Try to answer every question.
••
applicationThe merged format provides students with complete visibility of examiner
Check your answers
expectations, if you have
mark allocation and time at the
question end.
structure—all in one resource. Each question is
You are
paired advised
with to show
its official markyour working
scheme, in calculations
supporting targetedincluding
revision,units
self-assessment and the
where appropriate.
development of coherent, analytical scientific responses. An essential resource for effective
preparation for the 2025 Edexcel AS Level Physics Paper 1 examination. Turn over
P78523A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, 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 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
■■■■
, 4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter is
connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A
100 Ω
V
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
A (1.50 1.45) 100
1.45
1.50 100
B
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1.45
C (1.50 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3
■■■■ Turn over
, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
4
■■■■
Centre Number Candidate Number May 2025 Edexcel: AS Level Physics
8PH0/01 Paper 1 – Core Physics 1 –
Merged Question Paper & Mark
Scheme
Paper
Physics
🟐 🟐
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
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
centre numberboxes
andatcandidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• –Answer the questions
there may in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
•• Exam
The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each
Resource question are shown in brackets
Summary
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The
In the
Mayquestion
to structure
Question Paperyour
markedAS
2025 Edexcel
answer
& Mark
with an asterisk
Level
logically,
Scheme
(*), marks
Physics 8PH0/01
showing
presents how
a fully
will 1be–awarded
Paper
the points
integrated that you
document
for your
Core Physics 1 – ability
Merged
make arethe official
combining
related or follow
examination paper on
andfrom each other where
the corresponding markappropriate.
scheme for the first AS Physics paper
(specification code 8PH0) from Pearson Edexcel. This assessment covers foundational topics
Advice
•
such as Working as a Physicist, Mechanics, Electric Circuits and Materials, and evaluates
Read each
students’ question carefully
knowledge, before
mathematical you start toexperimental
competence, answer it. understanding and conceptual
• Try to answer every question.
••
applicationThe merged format provides students with complete visibility of examiner
Check your answers
expectations, if you have
mark allocation and time at the
question end.
structure—all in one resource. Each question is
You are
paired advised
with to show
its official markyour working
scheme, in calculations
supporting targetedincluding
revision,units
self-assessment and the
where appropriate.
development of coherent, analytical scientific responses. An essential resource for effective
preparation for the 2025 Edexcel AS Level Physics Paper 1 examination. Turn over
P78523A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, 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 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
■■■■
, 4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter is
connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A
100 Ω
V
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
A (1.50 1.45) 100
1.45
1.50 100
B
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1.45
C (1.50 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3
■■■■ Turn over
, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
4
■■■■
