Level 3 physics
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Pearson Edexcel Level
3 GCE
Wednesday 14 May
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30
2025
minutes) referen 8PH0/
ce
Physics 01
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Paper
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
You must have: Total
Scientific calculator and ruler Marks
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill
pen. in the boxes at the top of this page with
centre number and candidate
• number.
Answer all questions in Sections A
your name,
• Answer
and B. –the questions
there in thespace
may be more spaces
than you need.
provided
Information
• – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The total mark for this paper
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• isInfor80.
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded
your ability to structure 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
• Check your answers if you have time at
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
question.
where
the end.
appropriate. Turn over
P78523A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Level 3 physics
,Y:1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
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 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
AREA
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2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
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B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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, 4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter
is connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
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A
100 Ω
V
AREA
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
(1.50 1.45) 100
A
1.45
1.50 100
B 1.45
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(1.50 1.45) 100
C
1.50
1.45 100
D 1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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Please check the examination details below before entering your
candidate information
Candidate surnameOther names
Centre Candidate
Number Number
Pearson Edexcel Level
3 GCE
Wednesday 14 May
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30
2025
minutes) referen 8PH0/
ce
Physics 01
🟐 🟐
Paper
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Physics I
You must have: Total
Scientific calculator and ruler Marks
Data, Formulae and Relationships Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill
pen. in the boxes at the top of this page with
centre number and candidate
• number.
Answer all questions in Sections A
your name,
• Answer
and B. –the questions
there in thespace
may be more spaces
than you need.
provided
Information
• – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The total mark for this paper
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• isInfor80.
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded
your ability to structure 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
• Check your answers if you have time at
• You are advised to show your working in calculations including units
question.
where
the end.
appropriate. Turn over
P78523A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Level 3 physics
,Y:1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
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 A ball bearing falls from rest through oil.
Which of the following statements is correct during the initial motion of the
ball bearing?
A The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases.
B The resultant force on the ball bearing increases.
C The resultant force on the ball bearing decreases then increases.
D The resultant force on the ball bearing stays constant.
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
2 As the temperature of a negative temperature coefficient thermistor increases, the
resistance of the thermistor changes.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Resistance decreases as lattice ions vibrate with decreased amplitude.
B Resistance increases as lattice ions vibrate with increased amplitude.
C Resistance decreases as the number of conduction electrons increases.
D Resistance increases as the number of conduction electrons decreases.
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Which of the following units is equivalent to the newton?
A kg m s–1
AREA
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B kg m s–2
C kg m2 s–2
D kg m2 s–1
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
2
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, 4 A circuit consists of a cell of e.m.f. 1.50 V connected to a 100 Ω resistor. A voltmeter
is connected across the 100 Ω resistor, as shown. The voltmeter reading is 1.45 V.
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A
100 Ω
V
AREA
Which of the following gives the internal resistance, in Ω, of the cell?
(1.50 1.45) 100
A
1.45
1.50 100
B 1.45
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(1.50 1.45) 100
C
1.50
1.45 100
D 1.50
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)
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