Physics advanced
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Physics 02
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
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• Fill
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• Answer
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• – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The total mark for this paper
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ability to structure your answer logically, showing how the points
that you make are related or follow on from each other where
appropriate.
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• Check your answers if you have time at
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P78521A
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Physics advanced
,Y:1/1/1/1/
, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
AREA
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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 are S.I. units for intensity?
A J m–2
B J s–1
C W m–2
D W s–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
AREA
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, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
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diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
AREA
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
1 0.35
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A sin 2.00
1 2.00
B sin 0.35
1 2.00
C tan 0.35
AREA
1 0.35
D tan 2.00
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Wednesday 21 May
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Physics 02
🟐 🟐
Paper
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physics II
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
• isInyour80.
the question marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for
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
P78521A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Physics advanced
,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 Which of the following are S.I. units for intensity?
A J m–2
B J s–1
C W m–2
D W s–1
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark)
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
2
■■■
■
, 2 A diffraction grating was illuminated with light from a laser, as shown.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
diffraction
grating x
θ
laser
D
screen
AREA
A series of fringes was observed on the screen. x is the distance between the central
maximum and a bright fringe.
The following measurements were recorded.
D = 2.00 m
x = 35.0 cm
Which of the following is the expression for the diffraction angle θ?
1 0.35
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
A sin 2.00
1 2.00
B sin 0.35
1 2.00
C tan 0.35
AREA
1 0.35
D tan 2.00
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS
AREA
3
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