2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Physics Advanced Subsidiary PAPER 1: Core Physics I Combined Question Paper & Final
Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 8PH0/01
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• IfUsepencil
black ink or ball‑point pen.
is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fillcentre
in the boxes
number andat candidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer
– there may the questions in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Into structure
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Checkto answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
Turn over
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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 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)
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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
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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.
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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
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1.45
C (1.50 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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3
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, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
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t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
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A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
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C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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Marking Scheme
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 14 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 8PH0/01
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator and ruler
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• IfUsepencil
black ink or ball‑point pen.
is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fillcentre
in the boxes
number andat candidate
the top of number.
this page with your name,
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• Answer
– there may the questions in thethan
be more space spaces provided
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Into structure
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Checkto answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
where appropriate.
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
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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.
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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
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1.45
C (1.50 1.45) 100
1.50
1.45 100
D
1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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3
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, 5 The graph shows how the displacement s varies with time t for an object.
s
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t
Which of the following graphs shows how acceleration a varies with time t for
the object?
a a
t t
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A B
a a
t t
C D
A
B
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C
D
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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