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PHYSICS
AQA GCSE PHYSICS Higher Tier Paper 2
(8463/2H) Study Guide 2026
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
Question Mark
• a ruler
• 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.
,8463/2H
, 2
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 In a thunderstorm, lightning produces visible light waves and sound waves.
0 1 . 1 Describe the similarities and differences between visible light waves and
sound waves.
[6 marks]
, 3
Do not write
outside the
Use the Physics Equations Sheet to answer questions 01.2 and 01.3. box
0 1 . 2 Which equation links distance (s), speed (v) and time (t)?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
speed = distance × time
distance
speed =
time
time
speed =
distance
0 1 . 3 Lightning strikes the ground 13 200 m from a student.
The speed of sound in air is 330 m/s.
Calculate the time taken for the sound created by the lightning strike to reach
the student.
[3 marks]
Time = s 10
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Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
H
GCSE
PHYSICS
AQA GCSE PHYSICS Higher Tier Paper 2
(8463/2H) Study Guide 2026
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
Question Mark
• a ruler
• 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.
,8463/2H
, 2
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 In a thunderstorm, lightning produces visible light waves and sound waves.
0 1 . 1 Describe the similarities and differences between visible light waves and
sound waves.
[6 marks]
, 3
Do not write
outside the
Use the Physics Equations Sheet to answer questions 01.2 and 01.3. box
0 1 . 2 Which equation links distance (s), speed (v) and time (t)?
[1 mark]
Tick (✓) one box.
speed = distance × time
distance
speed =
time
time
speed =
distance
0 1 . 3 Lightning strikes the ground 13 200 m from a student.
The speed of sound in air is 330 m/s.
Calculate the time taken for the sound created by the lightning strike to reach
the student.
[3 marks]
Time = s 10
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
