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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Timer1rhourr30rminutes
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reference 8PH0/01
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary r
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
r r r r
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
• centrethenumber
Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name,
and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• – there may questions
Answer the in the spaces provided
be more space than 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 the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
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.
• appropriate.
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units where
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Q:1/1/1/1/e2/1
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
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 graphs shows how the current I through a thermistor varies with
the potential difference V across the thermistor?
I I
V V
A B
I I
V V
C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2
,2 Which of the following is the SI base unit for resistance?
A Ω
B VA–1
C kg m2 s–3 A–2
D kg m2 s–1 C–2
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 The diagram shows the path of a pollen particle on the surface of water as it is hit by
water molecules.
Scale
1 cm : 0.5 mm
finish
start
Which of the following is the magnitude of the displacement of the pollen particle
in mm?
A 260
B 80
C 13
D 4
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
3
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, 4 A conductor has a resistance R. A constant potential difference is applied across the
conductor. The drift velocity of the charge carriers in the conductor is v.
Which of the following is the relationship between R and v?
A vµR
B vµ R
1
C vµ
R
1
D vµ
R
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 A variable resistor is connected in a circuit as shown. The cell has internal resistance.
V
A
The resistance of the variable resistor is increased.
Which row of the table is correct?
Ammeter reading Voltmeter reading
A increases increases
B increases decreases
C decreases increases
D decreases decreases
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
4
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Timer1rhourr30rminutes
Paper
reference 8PH0/01
Physics
Advanced Subsidiary r
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
r r r r
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, ruler, protractor
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball‑point pen.
• centrethenumber
Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name,
and candidate number.
• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
• – there may questions
Answer the in the spaces provided
be more space than 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 the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability
structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are
related or follow on from each other where appropriate.
• The list of data, formulae and relationships is printed at the end of this booklet.
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.
• appropriate.
You are advised to show your working in calculations including units where
Turn over
P69440RA
©2022 Pearson Education Ltd.
Q:1/1/1/1/e2/1
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
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 graphs shows how the current I through a thermistor varies with
the potential difference V across the thermistor?
I I
V V
A B
I I
V V
C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
2
,2 Which of the following is the SI base unit for resistance?
A Ω
B VA–1
C kg m2 s–3 A–2
D kg m2 s–1 C–2
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 The diagram shows the path of a pollen particle on the surface of water as it is hit by
water molecules.
Scale
1 cm : 0.5 mm
finish
start
Which of the following is the magnitude of the displacement of the pollen particle
in mm?
A 260
B 80
C 13
D 4
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
3
Turn over
, 4 A conductor has a resistance R. A constant potential difference is applied across the
conductor. The drift velocity of the charge carriers in the conductor is v.
Which of the following is the relationship between R and v?
A vµR
B vµ R
1
C vµ
R
1
D vµ
R
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
5 A variable resistor is connected in a circuit as shown. The cell has internal resistance.
V
A
The resistance of the variable resistor is increased.
Which row of the table is correct?
Ammeter reading Voltmeter reading
A increases increases
B increases decreases
C decreases increases
D decreases decreases
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)
4
