Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Physics PAPER
2 Foundation Tier (1PH0/2F)
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end of your solution.
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or follow on from each other where appropriate.
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1 (a) Figure 1 shows two lamps in series in a circuit.
Figure 1
The resistance of each lamp is 12 Ω.
(i) Calculate the total resistance of the lamps in the circuit.
(1)
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total resistance of lamps = ............................ Ω
(ii) The current in a lamp in Figure 1 is 0.50 A.
The resistance of the lamp is 12 Ω.
Calculate the voltage across this lamp.
Use the equation
V=I×R
(2)
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voltage =........................... V
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, (iii) The voltage across a different lamp is 4.5 V.
The current in this lamp is 0.40 A.
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Calculate the energy transferred to the lamp in 5 minutes.
Use the equation
E=I×V×t
(3)
energy transferred = ............................ J
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(b) Figure 2 shows a circuit with a switch, two ammeters and two resistors in series
with a cell.
A A
Figure 2
(i) Which of these statements is true for the circuit in Figure 2?
(1)
A the switch is in the open position DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B the ammeters measure the current in the circuit
C the resistors are variable resistors
D the current supplied by the cell is alternating current (a.c.)
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2 Foundation Tier (1PH0/2F)
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
surname names
Number Number
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
1PH0/2F
Physics
PAPER 2
Foundation Tier
You must have:
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
Any diagrams may NOT be accurately drawn, unless otherwise indicated.
• You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the
end of your solution.
Information
•• The
The
total mark for this paper is 100.
eachasquestion
– usemarks
this asfor
a guide to how are
muchshown
time in
to brackets
spend on each question.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
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. ©
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
2
0
2
5
P78732RA
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e
a
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Turn over
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in one of the four boxes . If you change your
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
mind about an answer, put a line through the boxand then mark your new answer with
a cross .
1 (a) Figure 1 shows two lamps in series in a circuit.
Figure 1
The resistance of each lamp is 12 Ω.
(i) Calculate the total resistance of the lamps in the circuit.
(1)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
total resistance of lamps = ............................ Ω
(ii) The current in a lamp in Figure 1 is 0.50 A.
The resistance of the lamp is 12 Ω.
Calculate the voltage across this lamp.
Use the equation
V=I×R
(2)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
voltage =........................... V
3
Turn over
, (iii) The voltage across a different lamp is 4.5 V.
The current in this lamp is 0.40 A.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Calculate the energy transferred to the lamp in 5 minutes.
Use the equation
E=I×V×t
(3)
energy transferred = ............................ J
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(b) Figure 2 shows a circuit with a switch, two ammeters and two resistors in series
with a cell.
A A
Figure 2
(i) Which of these statements is true for the circuit in Figure 2?
(1)
A the switch is in the open position DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
B the ammeters measure the current in the circuit
C the resistors are variable resistors
D the current supplied by the cell is alternating current (a.c.)
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