[Date] Pearson Edexcel
GCE Level 3 In
Physics (9PH0)
Paper 02
: Advanced Physics II
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GCE
Friday 9 June 2023
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45
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referenc
e
9PH0/02
Physics
Advanced
PAPER 2: Advanced Physics
II
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Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
•• IfFillpencil
in
is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB
the boxes at the top of this page with your
or
pen. B). centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer
Answer
all
name, the questions in the spaces
provided – there may be more space than
questions.
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• 90.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your
ability to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
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
• You
Check your answers if you have time at the
are advised to show your working in calculations, including units
question.
where
end. Turn over
appropriate.
, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
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 A sphere of radius r is made from material of density ρM. The sphere is fully immersed
in a liquid of density ρL.
Which of the following expressions gives the upthrust on the sphere?
A 4πr2ρ M
4
B πr3ρ g
M
3
4
C πr3ρ g
L
3
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
D 4πr2ρL g
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
AREA
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2
, 2 A source of light is viewed through a polarising filter, as shown in photograph 1.
The filter is rotated through an angle and then viewed, as shown in photograph 2.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
AREA
Photograph 1 Photograph 2
Which row of the table shows whether the light emitted by the source is polarised or
unpolarised, and the angle of rotation of the filter?
Light emitted by source Angle of rotation / radians
π
A polarised
2
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
B polarised π
π
C unpolarised
2
AREA
D unpolarised π
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Two stars, P and Q, are observed from Earth. The intensity of radiation from P is less
than that from Q. The parallax angle for P is greater than that for Q.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
Which row of the table is correct?
Distance from Earth Comparison of luminosities
A P is closer than Q luminosity of P is greater than Q
B P is closer than Q luminosity of P is less than Q
AREA
C P is further away than Q luminosity of P is greater than Q
D P is further away than Q luminosity of P is less than Q
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
3
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GCE Level 3 In
Physics (9PH0)
Paper 02
: Advanced Physics II
[Author name]
[COMPANY NAME]
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Candidate
Number Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3
GCE
Friday 9 June 2023
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45
minutes)
referenc
e
9PH0/02
Physics
Advanced
PAPER 2: Advanced Physics
II
You must have: Total
Scientific calculator, Marks
ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
•• IfFillpencil
in
is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB
the boxes at the top of this page with your
or
pen. B). centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer
Answer
all
name, the questions in the spaces
provided – there may be more space than
questions.
you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• 90.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your
ability to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
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
• You
Check your answers if you have time at the
are advised to show your working in calculations, including units
question.
where
end. Turn over
appropriate.
, Answer ALL questions.
All multiple choice questions must be answered with a cross in the box for the correct answer
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
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 A sphere of radius r is made from material of density ρM. The sphere is fully immersed
in a liquid of density ρL.
Which of the following expressions gives the upthrust on the sphere?
A 4πr2ρ M
4
B πr3ρ g
M
3
4
C πr3ρ g
L
3
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
D 4πr2ρL g
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
2
, 2 A source of light is viewed through a polarising filter, as shown in photograph 1.
The filter is rotated through an angle and then viewed, as shown in photograph 2.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
AREA
Photograph 1 Photograph 2
Which row of the table shows whether the light emitted by the source is polarised or
unpolarised, and the angle of rotation of the filter?
Light emitted by source Angle of rotation / radians
π
A polarised
2
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
B polarised π
π
C unpolarised
2
AREA
D unpolarised π
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Two stars, P and Q, are observed from Earth. The intensity of radiation from P is less
than that from Q. The parallax angle for P is greater than that for Q.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
Which row of the table is correct?
Distance from Earth Comparison of luminosities
A P is closer than Q luminosity of P is greater than Q
B P is closer than Q luminosity of P is less than Q
AREA
C P is further away than Q luminosity of P is greater than Q
D P is further away than Q luminosity of P is less than Q
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
3
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