Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Past Paper Questions

The graph shows the extension of a sample of a type of rubber as different loads F are applied and then gradually removed. [Figure 21.1] What is th...

A sound wave passes through air. The diagram shows the positions of the molecules of the air at one instant. [Figure 22.1] Which distance is equal ...

The top row of bars represents a set of particles inside the Earth and at rest. The lower row represents the same particles at one instant as a lon...

A straight tube is closed at one end and has a loudspeaker positioned at the open end. The frequency of the loudspeaker is initially very low and i...

A buzzer emitting sound of frequency 846 Hz is attached to a string and rotated in a horizontal circle. The linear speed of the buzzer is 25.0 m s⁻...

The diagram shows the principal regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, with some details labelled. The diagram is not to scale. [Figure 26.1] Wha...

P and Q are fixed points at the end of a string. A transverse stationary wave of constant maximum amplitude is formed on the string. [Figure 27.1] ...

Two identical loudspeakers are connected in series to an a.c. supply, as shown. [Figure 28.1] A microphone is moved along the line PQ. Which graph ...

A diffraction grating experiment is set up using orange light of wavelength 600 nm. The grating has a slit separation of 2.00 μm. [Figure 29.1] Wha...

Two horizontal parallel plate conductors are separated by a distance of 5.0 mm in air. The lower plate is earthed and the potential of the upper pl...

The diagram shows the electric field near a point charge and two electrons X and Y. [Figure 31.1] Which row describes the forces acting on X and on Y?

The electric current in a wire may be calculated using the equation I = Anvq. Which statement is not correct?

Three resistors are connected in parallel across a power supply, as shown. [Figure 33.1] The power dissipated in each of the resistors of resistanc...

Which graph shows the variation with current I of the potential difference V of a filament lamp?

A wire of cross-sectional area 5.0 × 10⁻⁶ m² is made of a metal of resistivity 50 × 10⁻⁸ Ω m. The potential difference across the wire is 6.0 V and...

A cell of internal resistance r and electromotive force (e.m.f.) E is connected in series with a resistor of resistance R. [Figure 36.1] The resist...

Identical resistors are connected in four combinations P, Q, R and S between terminals X and Y. [Figure 37.1] What is the order of decreasing combi...

The circuit shown consists of two resistors of resistances 10 kΩ and 50 kΩ and a component Y. A 6.0 V supply is provided. The electric potential of...

A neutron ¹₀n is fired at a ²³⁵₉₂U nucleus. The neutron is absorbed by the nucleus which then splits to form nuclei of ¹⁴²₅₆Ba and ⁹²₃₆Kr. What is ...

Which word equation represents β⁺ decay?

Define: displacement

Two balls, X and Y, move along a horizontal frictionless surface, as illustrated in Fig. 3.1. Ball X has an initial velocity of 3.0ms⁻¹ in a direct...

Define electric field strength.

By reference to two waves, state: the principle of superposition

Using energy transformations, describe the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a battery and the potential difference (p.d.) across a resistor.

The names of four particles are listed below. alpha beta-plus neutron proton State the name(s) of the particle(s) in this list that:

In this experiment, you will investigate a pendulum with a mass fixed at each end.

In this experiment, you will investigate the relationship between the pressure in a balloon and its diameter.

Define gravitational potential at a point.

The pressure p of an ideal gas having density ρ is given by the expression p = ⅓ ρ⟨c²⟩.

A cylindrical tube, sealed at one end, has cross-sectional area A and contains some sand. The total mass of the tube and the sand is M. The tube fl...

State three features of the orbit of a geostationary satellite.

State what is meant by an electric field.

Define the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor.

Two properties that an ideal operational amplifier (op-amp) would have are constant voltage gain and infinite slew rate. State what is meant by: ga...

A horseshoe magnet is placed on a top pan balance. A rigid copper wire is fixed between the poles of the magnet, as illustrated in Fig. 8.1. The wi...

Outline the principles of computed tomography (CT) scanning.

A cross-section through a current-carrying solenoid is shown in Fig. 10.1. On Fig. 10.1, draw field lines to represent the magnetic field inside th...

State what is meant by a photon.

The incomplete nuclear equation for one possible reaction that takes place in the core of a nuclear reactor is ⁹²²³⁵U + ₀¹n → ⁵⁷¹³⁹La + ₄₂⁹⁵Mo + 2₀...

A student is investigating the behaviour of a capacitor-resistor circuit as shown in Fig. 1.1. [Figure 1.1] A neon lamp flashes on and off when it ...

A student is investigating the motion of a small steel ball in cooking oil. A measure of the oil's resistance to the ball's motion is called viscos...

The table shows some measurable quantities. Which row gives the correct order of magnitude of the measurable quantity in the stated unit?

A byte (b) comprises 8 bits. How many bits are there in 1 terabyte (1Tb)?

Which pair of quantities contains both a scalar and a vector?

A transmitter emits a pulse of electromagnetic waves towards a reflector. The pulse is reflected and returns to the transmitter. A detector is loca...

A micrometer is used to measure the diameters of two cylinders. diameter of first cylinder = (12.78 ± 0.02) mm diameter of second cylinder = (16.24...

A stone is thrown horizontally from the top of a cliff and falls into the sea below. Air resistance is negligible. The path of the stone is shown. ...

A car moves with uniform acceleration along a straight road. Oil leaks from the car at the rate of one drop every two seconds. The diagram shows th...

A person of mass 60 kg stands on accurate bathroom scales, placed on the floor of an elevator (lift) which operates in a tall building. At a certai...