PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 GCE 8PH0/02 PHYSICS ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY PAPER 2: CORE PHYSICS II + MARK SCHEME MAY 2025

PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 GCE 8PH0/02 PHYSICS ADVANCED
SUBSIDIARY PAPER 2: CORE PHYSICS II + MARK SCHEME MAY 2025

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Physics
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II

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 boxes
number 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
•• 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
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Try to answer every question.

• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
Check your answers if you have time at the end.

where appropriate.
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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 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?

A J m–2

B J s–1

C W m–2

D W s–1

(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)




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, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
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diffraction
grating x
θ

laser
D
screen

A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.

The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm

Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
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A sin1  2.00 
0.35

 

sin1  0.35 
2.00
B 
 

C tan1  0.35 
2.00

 

D tan1  2.00 
0.35

 

(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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, 3 When a force F is applied to a spring, the spring extends by a distance x. The spring has
a spring constant k.




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A second identical spring is connected in parallel with the first spring. The same force F
is applied to the arrangement, as shown.




F

What is the extension of this arrangement?

A 0.25x

B 0.5x




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C x

D 2x

(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)

4 Two waves of wavelength λ are produced from two coherent sources. The waves meet at
a point X and constructively interfere.

Which of the following statements could describe the waves at X?

A The phase difference of the waves is π.
B The path difference of the waves is λ.

C The frequency of the resultant wave is reduced.

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