A Level Physics (Edexcel specification 9PH0)
Advanced Physics I (Paper 1)
Practice question paper
Practice for 9PH0 Paper 1
Time allowed 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks 90
Equipment Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Before you start
• Write in black ink. A pencil may be used for graphs and diagrams.
• Attempt every question and write each answer in the space below it; you may not need
all of the space.
• The number of marks for each part is given in brackets. Use it to judge how much to
write and how long to spend.
• Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) also reward a clear, logically sequenced answer in
which your points are connected.
• In calculations show each step, give the final answer to an appropriate number of
significant figures and include its unit.
• A data and formulae sheet is printed at the back of this paper. You may detach it.
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, Answer every question. Where a multiple-choice question has boxes, mark your chosen answer with a
cross. To change it, draw a line through the cross and mark the new box.
Questions 1–10: for each question select one answer from A to D.
1 Which of these quantities is a vector? (1)
A kinetic energy
B power
C momentum
D work done
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 1: 1 mark]
2 Electrical resistance expressed in SI base units is (1)
A kg m2 s−3 A−2
B kg m2 s−2 A−1
C kg m s−2 A−2
D kg m2 s−3 A−1
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 2: 1 mark]
3 A stone is thrown horizontally at 12 m s−1 from the top of a cliff and lands 2.0 s
later. Air resistance is negligible. How far from the foot of the cliff does it land? (1)
A 12 m
B 19.6 m
C 24 m
D 48 m
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 3: 1 mark]
4 A 6 Ω resistor and a 3 Ω resistor are connected in parallel. This combination is
connected in series with a 4 Ω resistor. What is the total resistance? (1)
A 2Ω
B 6Ω
C 9Ω
D 13 Ω
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 4: 1 mark]
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5 A car of mass 1200 kg travels at a constant speed of 10 m s around a circular
track of radius 40 m. What is the resultant force on the car? (1)
A 300 N
B 1200 N
C 3000 N
D 12 000 N
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 5: 1 mark]
6 A 470 µF capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 12 V. What is the
energy stored? (1)
A 2.8 mJ
B 5.6 mJ
C 34 mJ
D 68 mJ
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 6: 1 mark]
7 What is the quark composition of a neutron? (1)
A uud
B udd
C uds
D u anti-d
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 7: 1 mark]
8 Two parallel plates 5.0 mm apart have a potential difference of 200 V between
them. What is the electric field strength between the plates? (1)
A 40 V m−1
B 1.0 × 103 V m−1
C 4.0 × 104 V m−1
D 1.0 × 106 V m−1
(Put a cross in one box.)
[Question 8: 1 mark]
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