Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Past Paper Questions

Which action demagnetises a bar magnet?

The circuit shown is switched on for 1.0 minute. How much charge passes through the 3.0 Ω resistor?

The readings of an ammeter and a voltmeter are used to calculate the resistance of resistor R. Which circuit shows the ammeter and voltmeter in the...

A thermistor and a light-dependent resistor (LDR) are connected in series. A potential difference (p.d.) of 6.0 V is applied across them as shown. ...

What is the effect of using a split-ring commutator?

The N-pole of a magnet is moved into a solenoid and an e.m.f. is induced. What causes an increase in the induced e.m.f.?

Which material is used for the core of a transformer?

Which row is correct for nuclear fission and for nuclear fusion?

What happens to the proton number (atomic number) of a nucleus as it emits an alpha-particle?

Fig. 1.1 shows the directions of four forces acting on a racing car as it travels in a horizontal straight line. [Figure 1.1]

Fig. 2.1 shows a student sitting on a chair. Fig. 2.2 shows the same student with his chair tilted backwards slightly. [Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2]

Fig. 3.1 shows a metal coffee cup on a metal warming plate. [Figure 3.1, Figure 3.2] There is a small electrical heater inside the warming plate th...

Fig. 4.1 shows a converging lens, an object O and the image I produced by the lens. [Figure 4.1]

Fig. 5.1 shows an arrangement of three resistors. [Figure 5.1]

Fig. 6.1 shows a 240 V a.c. mains supply connected to a television and two lamps. [Figure 6.1] In normal operation, the power supplied to each lamp...

Fig. 7.1 shows a metal rod placed between the poles of a magnet. [Figure 7.1]

A doctor has the choice of two isotopes, ¹³¹₅₃I and ¹²⁵₅₃I, to inject into a patient. These isotopes emit radiation from deep inside the body. The ...

Different energy sources are used to generate electricity.

Fig. 10.1 shows two rays from an object that is placed in front of a plane mirror. [Figure 10.1]

A student connects a thermistor in series with a battery and an ammeter. He uses the resistance of the thermistor to determine temperature.

A car accelerates from rest in a straight line. During the first 14s, the acceleration is uniform and the car reaches a speed of 25 m/s. [Figure 1.1]

A swing is made by tying rope loosely to the branch of a tree, as shown in Fig. 2.1. A child swings backwards and forwards several times, starting ...

Fig. 3.1 shows the brake pedal of a car which is connected to a brake cylinder. The brake is pressed with a force F. This force produces a moment a...

Fig. 4.1 shows apparatus used to measure the specific heat capacity of a metal. The electric heater is switched on and supplies 17000J of thermal e...

When a sample of a solid is heated, it becomes a liquid and eventually becomes a gas. Fig. 5.1 shows the arrangement of the molecules in the solid....

Explain the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave. You may draw a diagram, if you wish, to help your explanation.

Fig. 7.1 shows part of a d.c. electric motor. A coil of wire ABCD is placed between the poles of a magnet. Ends X and Y are connected to a commutat...

Fig. 8.1 shows charges on a rod and on a cloth. [Figure 8.1]

Fig. 9.1 shows a man in a room looking into a mirror, as viewed from above. The man can see an image of part of the wall AB in the mirror. Point C ...

Measurements are made of the current in a metal wire and the potential difference (p.d.) across it. Fig. 10.1 shows a graph of the current against ...

One source of background radiation is cosmic rays. The cosmic rays that enter the Earth's atmosphere are known as primary cosmic rays. Most of thes...

Which statement about electromagnetic waves is correct?

A student wishes to measure directly the circumference of a football. Which is the most suitable instrument to use?

The diagram shows a satellite S travelling at a constant speed in a circular orbit around a planet P. Which statement is correct?

Which speed-time graph represents the motion of a railway train making a short stop at a station?

The minimum braking distance for a car is tested on a dry road. The test is then repeated on a wet road. What happens to the braking distance and t...

Which piece of equipment is used to measure mass?

A body of mass 10 kg falling freely in the gravitational field close to the Moon's surface has an acceleration of 1.6 m/s². What is the gravitation...

The graph shows extension-load curves for four fibres. Which fibre is the most difficult to stretch over the range of loads shown?

The diagram shows a muscle and bones in a person's arm. The hand holds a load of weight 40 N. The elbow acts as a pivot and the tension in the musc...

Forces of 4.0 N and 2.0 N act at a point. Which scale diagram shows the forces that have a resultant of 4.0 N?

A student calculates his power in running up a flight of stairs. He measures the vertical height of the stairs, the time taken to run up the stairs...

How does an oil-fired power station differ from a nuclear power station?

Each tyre of a car has an area of 100 cm² in contact with the ground. The car has a mass of 1600 kg. The weight of the car is equally distributed a...

The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer. Which height is a measure of the atmospheric pressure?

What is described as 'the escape of more energetic molecules from the surface of a liquid'?

The diagrams represent four thermometers. Which thermometer has the greatest sensitivity and which thermometer has the greatest range?

What happens when a solid is heated and expands?

When a piece of smouldering rope is held at the opening of the box in the diagram, smoke moves in the direction indicated. What is responsible for ...

The diagrams show four identical cans with their outside surfaces either polished silver or painted dull black. Each can contains the same volume o...