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Edexcel GCSE Physics Past Papers

Download free Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics (1PH0) past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports. Access both Foundation and Higher tier papers including question papers (QP) and mark schemes (MS).

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1PH0 Paper Components

Edexcel GCSE Physics (1PH0) consists of 4 papers per tier: 1PH0 Paper 1F (Paper 1 Foundation), 1PH0 Paper 2F (Paper 2 Foundation), 1PH0 Paper 1H (Paper 1 Higher), 1PH0 Paper 2H (Paper 2 Higher). Each tier (Foundation and Higher) has separate papers targeting different grade ranges.

Paper 1F
1F
Paper 1 Foundation
1.5 hours
Paper 2F
2F
Paper 2 Foundation
2 hours
Paper 1H
1H
Paper 1 Higher
1.5 hours
Paper 2H
2H
Paper 2 Higher
2 hours

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1PH0 Exam Structure & Assessment

Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics (1PH0) is available in Foundation and Higher tiers. Both tiers consist of two written examination papers.

1PH0 Assessment Tiers

Foundation Tier
Grades 1-5
1PH0 Papers 1F and 2F
Higher Tier
Grades 4-9
1PH0 Papers 1H and 2H

1PH0 Paper Details

1PH0 Paper 1 Paper 1

Topics 1-5 and 7: Motion and forces, Conservation of energy, Waves, Light and EM spectrum, Radioactivity, Astronomy. 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks (50%).

1PH0 Paper 2 Paper 2

Topics 6 and 8-14: Electricity and circuits, Magnetism, Energy sources, Static electricity, Particle model, Forces, and Density. 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks (50%).

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1PH0 Tip: Higher tier papers include more demanding questions on calculations and explanations. Show all working for method marks.

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