2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Combined Science PAPER 6 Foundation Tier Combined Question
Paper and Final Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Monday 16 June 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 10 minutes) Paper
reference 1SC0/2PF
Combined Science
PAPER 6
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
– there 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 60.
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
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.
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
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Some questions must be answered with a cross in one of the four boxes . If you change your
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mind about an answer, put a line through the boxand then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows two lamps in series in a circuit.
Figure 1
The resistance of each lamp is 12 Ω.
(i) Calculate the total resistance of the lamps in the circuit.
(1)
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total resistance of lamps =........................... Ω
(ii) The current in a lamp in Figure 1 is 0.50 A.
The resistance of the lamp is 12 Ω.
Calculate the voltage across this lamp.
Use the equation
V=I×R
(2)
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voltage = ...........................V
3
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, (iii) The voltage across a different lamp is 4.5
V. The current in this lamp is 0.40 A.
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Calculate the energy transferred to the lamp in 5 minutes.
Use the equation
E=I×V×t
(3)
energy transferred =........................... J
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(b) Figure 2 shows a circuit with a switch, two ammeters and two resistors in series
with a cell.
A A
Figure 2
(i) Which of these statements is true for the circuit in Figure 2?
(1)
A the switch is in the open position DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B the ammeters measure the current in the circuit
C the resistors are variable resistors
D the current supplied by the cell is alternating current (a.c.)
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Paper and Final Marking Scheme
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)
Monday 16 June 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 10 minutes) Paper
reference 1SC0/2PF
Combined Science
PAPER 6
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
– there 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 60.
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
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.
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P78714RA
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/
,DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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2
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in one of the four boxes . If you change your
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
mind about an answer, put a line through the boxand then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows two lamps in series in a circuit.
Figure 1
The resistance of each lamp is 12 Ω.
(i) Calculate the total resistance of the lamps in the circuit.
(1)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
total resistance of lamps =........................... Ω
(ii) The current in a lamp in Figure 1 is 0.50 A.
The resistance of the lamp is 12 Ω.
Calculate the voltage across this lamp.
Use the equation
V=I×R
(2)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
voltage = ...........................V
3
Turn over
, (iii) The voltage across a different lamp is 4.5
V. The current in this lamp is 0.40 A.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Calculate the energy transferred to the lamp in 5 minutes.
Use the equation
E=I×V×t
(3)
energy transferred =........................... J
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(b) Figure 2 shows a circuit with a switch, two ammeters and two resistors in series
with a cell.
A A
Figure 2
(i) Which of these statements is true for the circuit in Figure 2?
(1)
A the switch is in the open position DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B the ammeters measure the current in the circuit
C the resistors are variable resistors
D the current supplied by the cell is alternating current (a.c.)
4
