Pearson Edexcel A-Level Physics Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
8 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2023
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2023
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2023
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2023
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 1 – June 2023
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2023
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2023
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 1 – June 2023
June 2022
10 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2022
A-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2022
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 1 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 1 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2022
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 1 – June 2022
November 2021
12 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2021
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2021
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2021
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 2 – November 2021
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Higher) : Paper 2 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 1 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 2 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 1 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 2 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 2 – November 2021
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 1 – November 2021
November 2020
12 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2020
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2020
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 1 – November 2020
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 2 – November 2020
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 3 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Higher) : Paper 2 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 1 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 2 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 1 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 2 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 2 – November 2020
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 1 – November 2020
June 2019
11 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2019
A-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2019
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2019
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2019
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2019
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2019
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 1 – June 2019
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2019
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 1 – June 2019
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2019
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2019
June 2018
11 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2018
A-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2018
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2018
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2018
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2018
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 3 – June 2018
GCSE Physics – Question paper (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2018
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2018
GCSE Physics – Insert (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2018
GCSE Physics – Insert (Higher) : Paper 2 – June 2018
GCSE Physics – Mark scheme (Foundation) : Paper 2 – June 2018
June 2017
6 filesA-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2017
A-level Physics – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2017
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2017
A-level Physics – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2017
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 1 – June 2017
A-level Physics – Insert (A-level) : Paper 2 – June 2017
June 2015
10 filesA-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (6PH04) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (6PH01) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 3 (6PH03) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 2 (6PH02) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 5 (6PH05) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 2 (6PH02) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 4 (6PH04) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 1 (6PH01) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 5 (6PH05) – June 2015
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (6PH02) – June 2015
June 2014
20 filesA-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 3 (6PH03) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 1 (6PH01) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 2 (6PH02) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 4 (6PH04) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 1 (6PH01) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (6PH02) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (6PH01) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 6 (6PH06) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 4 (6PH04) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 5 (6PH05) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 4 (6PH04) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 4 (6PH04) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 2 (6PH02) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 5 (6PH05) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 5 (6PH05) – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (6PH01) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 5 (6PH05) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (6PH02) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Examiner Reports – Unit 5 (6PH05) – Paper 1R – June 2014
A-Level Physics – Question paper – Unit 1 (6PH01) – Paper 1R – June 2014
Mechanics to Particle Physics: The Full Spectrum of A-Level Physics
Exam Paper Structure
Advanced Physics I
Advanced Physics II
General and Practical Principles
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | Current + Legacy |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 3 written papers + Practical Endorsement |
| Paper 1 | 1 hr 45 min — Advanced Physics I (33%) |
| Paper 2 | 1 hr 45 min — Advanced Physics II (33%) |
| Paper 3 | 2 hr 30 min — General and Practical Principles (33%) |
| Core Practicals | 16 required practicals |
| Data Booklet | Provided in all exams |
| Calculator | Allowed in all papers |
| Available Sessions | Legacy papers + June 2017 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 312 |
Key Topics in Physics
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Calculate | Work out a numerical answer using appropriate equations, showing all working and units |
| Show that | Demonstrate through clear mathematical steps that a given result is true |
| Explain | Give physical reasons, relating cause to effect using scientific principles |
| Sketch | Draw a diagram or graph showing key features with labelled axes — not to exact scale |
| State | Give a brief factual answer or definition — no working needed |
| Derive | Develop an equation step by step from first principles or given starting equations |
| Estimate | Make an approximate calculation, stating any assumptions you make |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 70–82% |
| A | 59–69% |
| B | 49–58% |
| C | 39–48% |
| D | 30–38% |
| E | 21–29% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across three papers (280 total marks, current spec). Check Pearson's website.
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