2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Physics Advanced PAPER 2: Advanced Physics II Combined Question Paper & Final
Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Monday 9 June 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 9PH0/02
Physics
Advanced
PAPER 2: Advanced Physics II
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 boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
•• Answer
Answer all thequestions.
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
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 to answer every question.
•• You
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
are advised to show your working in calculations, including units
where appropriate. Turn over
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, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
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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 Which of the following gives the SI base units of stress?
A kg m s–2
B kg m–1 s–2
C N m–2
D Pa
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following provides evidence for the particle nature of
electromagnetic radiation?
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A diffraction
B interference
C photoelectric effect
D polarisation
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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2
, 3 Light enters a semicircular glass block, as shown. The ray of light reaches the straight
edge of the block at an angle of incidence θ.
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The critical angle for glass is c.
θ
Which of the following statements for light incident at the straight edge of the block
is correct?
A When θ is greater than c, then no light is reflected.
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B When θ is greater than c, then no light is transmitted.
C When θ is less than c, then no light is reflected.
D When θ is less than c, then no light is transmitted.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Scientists believe that our universe is currently expanding. One possible fate is for the
universe to reach a maximum size and then start to contract.
Which of the following descriptions of a universe with this fate is correct?
A a closed universe
B a critical universe
C a flat universe
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D an open universe
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
3
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, 5 X and Y are identical stars. When viewed from Earth the intensity of star X is four times
the intensity of star Y.
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Which of the following explanations is possible?
A X is twice as far away as Y.
B X is four times as far away as Y.
C Y is twice as far away as X.
D Y is four times as far away as X.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
6 A trolley is attached to two springs and set into horizontal oscillation, as shown.
stand
direction of oscillation
spring
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
clamp
trolley
bench
The kinetic energy of the trolley is Ek, and the potential energy of the trolley is Ep.
Which row of the table is correct?
Trolley at equilibrium position Trolley at maximum displacement
A Ek is a maximum Ep is minimum
B Ek is a maximum Ep is a maximum
C Ek is zero Ep is a maximum DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
D Ek is zero Ep is minimum
(Total for Question 6 = 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
Monday 9 June 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 9PH0/02
Physics
Advanced
PAPER 2: Advanced Physics II
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 boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
•• Answer
Answer all thequestions.
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Instructure
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 to answer every question.
•• You
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
are advised to show your working in calculations, including units
where appropriate. Turn over
P78683A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/
, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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 Which of the following gives the SI base units of stress?
A kg m s–2
B kg m–1 s–2
C N m–2
D Pa
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 Which of the following provides evidence for the particle nature of
electromagnetic radiation?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A diffraction
B interference
C photoelectric effect
D polarisation
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
, 3 Light enters a semicircular glass block, as shown. The ray of light reaches the straight
edge of the block at an angle of incidence θ.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
The critical angle for glass is c.
θ
Which of the following statements for light incident at the straight edge of the block
is correct?
A When θ is greater than c, then no light is reflected.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B When θ is greater than c, then no light is transmitted.
C When θ is less than c, then no light is reflected.
D When θ is less than c, then no light is transmitted.
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
4 Scientists believe that our universe is currently expanding. One possible fate is for the
universe to reach a maximum size and then start to contract.
Which of the following descriptions of a universe with this fate is correct?
A a closed universe
B a critical universe
C a flat universe
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
D an open universe
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
3
Turn over
, 5 X and Y are identical stars. When viewed from Earth the intensity of star X is four times
the intensity of star Y.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Which of the following explanations is possible?
A X is twice as far away as Y.
B X is four times as far away as Y.
C Y is twice as far away as X.
D Y is four times as far away as X.
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
6 A trolley is attached to two springs and set into horizontal oscillation, as shown.
stand
direction of oscillation
spring
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
clamp
trolley
bench
The kinetic energy of the trolley is Ek, and the potential energy of the trolley is Ep.
Which row of the table is correct?
Trolley at equilibrium position Trolley at maximum displacement
A Ek is a maximum Ep is minimum
B Ek is a maximum Ep is a maximum
C Ek is zero Ep is a maximum DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
D Ek is zero Ep is minimum
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
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