PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
F
GCSE
PHYSICS
Foundation Tier Paper 2
Friday 14 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator 1
• a protractor 2
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
3
Instructions 4
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. 5
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
6
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 8
be marked.
9
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). TOTAL
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in
your answers.
SOLE Property of Tyrion's AQA GCSE Physics Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 1 Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
☐ Force
☐ Displacement
☐ Velocity
☐ Energy
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Which force is responsible for holding the planets in orbit around the Sun?
☐ Electrostatic force
☐ Magnetic force
☐ Gravitational force
☐ Nuclear force
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 What is the main energy transfer in a hydroelectric power station?
☐ Electrical to gravitational potential
☐ Gravitational potential to kinetic
☐ Kinetic to electrical
☐ Chemical to electrical
[1 mark]
Which of the following objects has the most thermal energy?
☐ A 100°C cup of water
☐ A 10°C swimming pool
☐ A 0°C block of ice
☐ A 50°C metal rod
[1 mark]
0 1 . 5 What is the SI unit of charge?
☐ Joule
☐ Watt
☐ Coulomb
☐ Volt
[1 mark]
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 6 In which state of matter do particles move freely and fill the container they are in?
☐ Joule
☐ Watt
☐ Coulomb
☐ Volt
[1 mark]
0 1 . 7 Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
☐ Nuclear power
☐ Coal
☐ Wind power
☐ Natural gas
[1 mark]
0 1 . 8 What happens to the pressure of a gas when its volume is halved at constant
temperature?
☐ It doubles
☐ It halves
☐ It stays the same
☐ It becomes zero
[1 mark]
0 1 . 9 Which type of radiation has the least penetrating power?
☐ Alpha
☐ Beta
☐ Gamma
☐ Neutron
[1 mark]
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
F
GCSE
PHYSICS
Foundation Tier Paper 2
Friday 14 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator 1
• a protractor 2
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
3
Instructions 4
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing. 5
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
6
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to 8
be marked.
9
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). TOTAL
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in
your answers.
SOLE Property of Tyrion's AQA GCSE Physics Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 1 Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
☐ Force
☐ Displacement
☐ Velocity
☐ Energy
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Which force is responsible for holding the planets in orbit around the Sun?
☐ Electrostatic force
☐ Magnetic force
☐ Gravitational force
☐ Nuclear force
[1 mark]
0 1 . 3 What is the main energy transfer in a hydroelectric power station?
☐ Electrical to gravitational potential
☐ Gravitational potential to kinetic
☐ Kinetic to electrical
☐ Chemical to electrical
[1 mark]
Which of the following objects has the most thermal energy?
☐ A 100°C cup of water
☐ A 10°C swimming pool
☐ A 0°C block of ice
☐ A 50°C metal rod
[1 mark]
0 1 . 5 What is the SI unit of charge?
☐ Joule
☐ Watt
☐ Coulomb
☐ Volt
[1 mark]
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 6 In which state of matter do particles move freely and fill the container they are in?
☐ Joule
☐ Watt
☐ Coulomb
☐ Volt
[1 mark]
0 1 . 7 Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
☐ Nuclear power
☐ Coal
☐ Wind power
☐ Natural gas
[1 mark]
0 1 . 8 What happens to the pressure of a gas when its volume is halved at constant
temperature?
☐ It doubles
☐ It halves
☐ It stays the same
☐ It becomes zero
[1 mark]
0 1 . 9 Which type of radiation has the least penetrating power?
☐ Alpha
☐ Beta
☐ Gamma
☐ Neutron
[1 mark]
