PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 GCE 8PH0/02 PHYSICS ADVANCED
SUBSIDIARY PAPER 2: CORE PHYSICS II + MARK SCHEME MAY 2025
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Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
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.
Turn over
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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 sin1 2.00
0.35
sin1 0.35
2.00
B
C tan1 0.35
2.00
D tan1 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.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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SUBSIDIARY PAPER 2: CORE PHYSICS II + MARK SCHEME MAY 2025
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Paper
Physics
🟐 🟐
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.
Turn over
P78521A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A sin1 2.00
0.35
sin1 0.35
2.00
B
C tan1 0.35
2.00
D tan1 2.00
0.35
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
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3
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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.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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.
D The displacement of the resultant wave is 0. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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