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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Thursday 8 January 2026 Mark Scheme (Results)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference WPH11/01
Physics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
UNIT 1: Mechanics and Materials
January 2026
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, ruler
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
Subsidiary level In Physics
Instructions WPH11/01
•• 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 boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer allthequestions.
Answer
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Show all your working out in calculations and include units where appropriate.
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.
• toIn the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
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For questions 1–10, in Section A, select one answer from A to D and put a cross in the box . If you Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
change your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
1 Which of the following units can only be used for a vector quantity? including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
A J qualifications websites at or .
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
B kg
contact us page at
C N
D W
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 An apple falls freely from rest until it reaches the ground.
The apple falls a distance s in a time t. Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Which of the following gives the relationship between s and t?
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(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 A white ball moving with velocity v collides with a stationary red ball of the same mass.
After the collision, the white ball is stationary and the red ball moves with velocity v.
Which row of the table describes what happens to the total kinetic energy and total
momentum of the balls during the collision?
Total kinetic energy Total momentum
A decreases decreases
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B decreases stays the same
Question Paper Log Number P79143A
C stays the same decreases Publication Code WPH11_01_2601
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(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, 4 A toy car rolled down a ramp. The ramp was at an angle θ to the horizontal. General Marking Guidance
The resultant force on the car was F. The car moved a horizontal distance x and a
vertical distance y, as shown.
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• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
F first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
y
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
θ
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
x
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
Which of the following expressions gives the work done by F as the car moved down their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
the ramp? • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
A Fx used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
Fx
B should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
cos θ
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if
C Fy the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark
D Fy sinθ scheme.
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark) • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
5 A force of 20 N and a force of 35 N act at a point. The forces act at right angles to each limited.
other, as shown. • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
35 N to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
20 N
Which of the following expressions gives the magnitude of the resultant of these forces
in N?
A 20 + 35
B 20 + 35
C 202 + 352
D (202 + 352 )
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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, Question
Answer Mark
Number
1 The only correct answer is C (N) 1
6 A driver applies the brakes to stop a car. The car has a constant deceleration.
A is not correct because energy is a scalar
Which of the following shows the velocity‑time graph for the car as the brakes B is not correct because mass is a scalar
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are applied? D is not correct because power is a scalar
2 The only correct answer is D (𝑠𝑠 ∝ 𝑡𝑡 2 ) 1
Velocity Velocity
1
A is not correct because 𝑠𝑠 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 2 and u = 0
2
1
B is not correct because 𝑠𝑠 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 2 and u = 0
2
1
C is not correct because 𝑠𝑠 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 2 and u = 0
2
Time Time
3 The only correct answer is D (total kinetic energy stays the same and total 1
momentum stays the same)
A B
A is not correct because total kinetic energy and total momentum stays the
same
Velocity Velocity B is not correct because total kinetic energy stays the same
C is not correct because total momentum stays the same
4 The only correct answer is B �
𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹
� 1
cos 𝜃𝜃
A is not correct because x is not the distance moved in the direction of the
Time Time force
C is not correct because y is not the distance moved in the direction of the
force
C D 𝑦𝑦
D is not correct because the distance moved along the slope is
sin 𝜃𝜃
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
5 The only correct answer is D ��(202 + 352 )� 1
A is not correct because the forces are not in the same direction
B is not correct because the forces should each be squared before square
rooting the sum of the squares
C is not correct because the sum has not been square rooted
6 The only correct answer is B 1
A is not correct because this shows constant velocity not constant
deceleration
C is not correct because this shows varying deceleration
D is not correct because this shows varying deceleration
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Thursday 8 January 2026 Mark Scheme (Results)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference WPH11/01
Physics
International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
UNIT 1: Mechanics and Materials
January 2026
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, ruler
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced
Subsidiary level In Physics
Instructions WPH11/01
•• 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 boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer allthequestions.
Answer
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Show all your working out in calculations and include units where appropriate.
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.
• toIn the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P79143APearson Education Ltd.
C:1/1/1/
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, Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
For questions 1–10, in Section A, select one answer from A to D and put a cross in the box . If you Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
change your mind, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
1 Which of the following units can only be used for a vector quantity? including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
A J qualifications websites at or .
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
B kg
contact us page at
C N
D W
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2 An apple falls freely from rest until it reaches the ground.
The apple falls a distance s in a time t. Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Which of the following gives the relationship between s and t?
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
A s µ t –1 everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved
B sµ t
in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100
C sµt languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high
standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more
D s µ t2 about how we can help you and your students at:
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 A white ball moving with velocity v collides with a stationary red ball of the same mass.
After the collision, the white ball is stationary and the red ball moves with velocity v.
Which row of the table describes what happens to the total kinetic energy and total
momentum of the balls during the collision?
Total kinetic energy Total momentum
A decreases decreases
January 2026
B decreases stays the same
Question Paper Log Number P79143A
C stays the same decreases Publication Code WPH11_01_2601
l the material in this publication is
D stays the same stays the same Pearson Education Ltd
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
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, 4 A toy car rolled down a ramp. The ramp was at an angle θ to the horizontal. General Marking Guidance
The resultant force on the car was F. The car moved a horizontal distance x and a
vertical distance y, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
F first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
y
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
θ
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
x
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
Which of the following expressions gives the work done by F as the car moved down their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
the ramp? • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
A Fx used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
Fx
B should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
cos θ
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if
C Fy the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark
D Fy sinθ scheme.
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark) • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
5 A force of 20 N and a force of 35 N act at a point. The forces act at right angles to each limited.
other, as shown. • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
35 N to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
20 N
Which of the following expressions gives the magnitude of the resultant of these forces
in N?
A 20 + 35
B 20 + 35
C 202 + 352
D (202 + 352 )
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
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, Question
Answer Mark
Number
1 The only correct answer is C (N) 1
6 A driver applies the brakes to stop a car. The car has a constant deceleration.
A is not correct because energy is a scalar
Which of the following shows the velocity‑time graph for the car as the brakes B is not correct because mass is a scalar
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
are applied? D is not correct because power is a scalar
2 The only correct answer is D (𝑠𝑠 ∝ 𝑡𝑡 2 ) 1
Velocity Velocity
1
A is not correct because 𝑠𝑠 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 2 and u = 0
2
1
B is not correct because 𝑠𝑠 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 2 and u = 0
2
1
C is not correct because 𝑠𝑠 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 + 𝑎𝑎𝑡𝑡 2 and u = 0
2
Time Time
3 The only correct answer is D (total kinetic energy stays the same and total 1
momentum stays the same)
A B
A is not correct because total kinetic energy and total momentum stays the
same
Velocity Velocity B is not correct because total kinetic energy stays the same
C is not correct because total momentum stays the same
4 The only correct answer is B �
𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹
� 1
cos 𝜃𝜃
A is not correct because x is not the distance moved in the direction of the
Time Time force
C is not correct because y is not the distance moved in the direction of the
force
C D 𝑦𝑦
D is not correct because the distance moved along the slope is
sin 𝜃𝜃
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
5 The only correct answer is D ��(202 + 352 )� 1
A is not correct because the forces are not in the same direction
B is not correct because the forces should each be squared before square
rooting the sum of the squares
C is not correct because the sum has not been square rooted
6 The only correct answer is B 1
A is not correct because this shows constant velocity not constant
deceleration
C is not correct because this shows varying deceleration
D is not correct because this shows varying deceleration
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