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Edexcel International A Level Physics past-paper questions on P.1.2 Implementation and measurements, 2019–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 56 questions on Implementation and measurements, as a list
- June 2025, AS Unit 3, Q2(c) (3 marks): The student investigated how varying the distance d affected the mean time t. She recorded the following data. d / cm Mean t / s 12 3.6 14.5 5.12 17 82 19.5 12.
- June 2025, AS Unit 3, Q2(d) (2 marks): The student suggested using a video camera to record the motion of the sphere. Explain how using a video recording could improve the measurement of t. (2)
- June 2025, AS Unit 3, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain whether repeat readings are appropriate for this investigation. (2)
- June 2025, Unit 6, Q1(b) (3 marks): The student charged the 680 µF capacitor to different potential differences, V1. For each value of potential difference V1, she connected the 680 µF capacitor t
- June 2025, Unit 6, Q2(b) (3 marks): The student suggested that using a data logger with a temperature probe and a pressure sensor would improve the investigation. Explain how using a data logger c
- January 2025, AS Unit 3, Q2(b)(i) (2 marks): Criticise the recording of these results. (2)
- January 2025, AS Unit 3, Q3(c) (3 marks): Explain how the student could collect more data to increase the accuracy in her values of maximum % efficiency and θmax. (3)
- January 2025, Unit 6, Q3(a) (2 marks): Give two reasons why it would not be appropriate to record A to the nearest mm. (2)
- October 2024, AS Unit 3, Q3(b) (3 marks): The student placed a steel nail at the bottom of the beaker. He viewed the search pin and the image of the steel nail from above while adjusting the height of t
- October 2024, Unit 6, Q1(c)(i) (3 marks): Explain whether the unit for current in the table is correct for this data. You should include a suitable calculation. (3)
- October 2024, Unit 6, Q1(c)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why this data cannot be used to test the student’s prediction. (2)
- June 2024, AS Unit 3, Q1(b) (2 marks): The student investigated how the breaking force of the rubber bands changed at low temperature. The student placed five identical rubber bands in a freezer at –
- June 2024, AS Unit 3, Q2(b) (3 marks): The student recorded the following data to plot a graph of θ against x. θ / ° x / cm 10 35.8 20.5 592 31 61 Criticise the recording of the data. (3)
- June 2024, AS Unit 3, Q2(c) (2 marks): The student wrote a laboratory report about her investigation. She reported that the most significant source of error was being unable to judge the exact point
- June 2024, Unit 6, Q2(c) (2 marks): The mass balance can be connected to a data logger. The data logger records the mass shown on the balance. Give two reasons why using a data logger would improv
- January 2024, AS Unit 3, Q2(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why repeat measurements are appropriate for this measurement. (2)
- January 2024, AS Unit 3, Q4(b)(v) (2 marks): The student switched off the filament bulb. She recorded the intensity of the background light as 4 W m –2. The student then switched on the filament bulb. She
- January 2024, Unit 6, Q1(b)(iii) (2 marks): Explain why your value of f0 may not be accurate. (2)
- January 2024, Unit 6, Q1(c) (2 marks): The student suggested that a motion sensor and data logger, arranged as shown, would improve the experiment. stand vibration generator signal spring generator b
- October 2023, AS Unit 3, Q1(b) (1 mark): The student noticed that the uncertainty in the mean width is larger than the uncertainties in the mean length and the mean height. Suggest why the uncertainty
- October 2023, AS Unit 3, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): She determined the speed v of the wave for three depths d of water. She calculated the value of k for each depth. d / mm v / m s –1 k / m s –2 7.5 0.265 9.36 11
- October 2023, Unit 6, Q1(c) (4 marks): The student plotted a graph of his readings as shown. 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 m / g 0.4 0.2 0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 I / A The relationship between m and I is given by BL m
- October 2023, Unit 6, Q2(c) (2 marks): Explain how a video recording may improve the method. (2)
- June 2023, AS Unit 3, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): State the value of t shown on the micrometer. (1) t =
- January 2023, AS Unit 3, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): Criticise the recording of these results. (1)
- January 2023, AS Unit 3, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): The student plotted the graph shown opposite. Explain which value he should check. (2) 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 W / N 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
- January 2023, Unit 6, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Criticise the recording of the results. (2)
- October 2022, AS Unit 3, Q1(a)(i) (2 marks): Determine an accurate value for the length of the card. (2) Length of card =
- October 2022, AS Unit 3, Q2(b)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why the graph may not support the student’s conclusion. (2)
- October 2022, AS Unit 3, Q4(a) (2 marks): Criticise the recording of these results. (2)
- October 2022, Unit 6, Q1(d) (2 marks): The student measured values of r with Vernier calipers and determined corresponding maximum values of E. The student’s values are shown in the table. r / cm 2 4
- June 2022, AS Unit 3, Q1(a) (4 marks): Determine the average volume of one of the coins. (4) Average volume =
- June 2022, AS Unit 3, Q4(b) (2 marks): The student derived the following equation for the relationship between D and H 2 2 v 2 D = g H where v is the horizontal velocity of the sphere at the end of t
- January 2022, AS Unit 3, Q3(c) (3 marks): The student adjusted the position of the mass and measured x. For each value of x the student made corresponding measurements of F using a force meter. The resu
- October 2021, AS Unit 3, Q4(a)(i) (2 marks): Criticise these results. (2)
- October 2021, Unit 6, Q1(a)(ii) (3 marks): The student recorded the following data. I / A 1.5 2 2.5 3 ∆θ 3.5 7 9.5 15 Criticise the recording of this data. (3)
- October 2021, Unit 6, Q3(a) (4 marks): Describe how the student should use the oscilloscope to identify the resonant frequency and determine its value. (4)
- October 2021, Unit 6, Q4(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe two techniques she should use when measuring p and q. (2)
- October 2021, Unit 6, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one technique that she should use to measure d. (2)
- June 2021, AS Unit 3, Q3(b) (1 mark): State one precaution that should be taken before using a micrometer. (1)
- June 2021, Unit 5, Q14(b) (2 marks): In some experiments, it is an advantage to use a data logger rather than other measuring instruments. Describe when the use of a data logger is an advantage. (2
- June 2021, Unit 6, Q1(a) (3 marks): As the wheel rotates, a series of pulses is displayed as shown. 1 division oscilloscope screen Describe how a value of the time period should be determined from
- June 2021, Unit 6, Q3(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe how he should modify the equipment to make his measurements as accurate as possible. (2)
- January 2021, AS Unit 3, Q5(a) (2 marks): Criticise these results. (2)
- January 2021, Unit 6, Q1(a) (3 marks): Describe how the time period of the oscillations should be measured to make the readings as accurate as possible. (3)
- January 2021, Unit 6, Q1(b) (2 marks): Describe how a single measure of D should be made accurately. (2)
- January 2021, Unit 6, Q4(b)(i) (2 marks): Explain two techniques that could be used to make sure this measurement is as accurate as possible. (2)
- October 2020, AS Unit 1, Q15(a)(ii) (2 marks): Another student suggested using an additional rubber band halfway between the top and bottom rubber bands. Discuss the benefit of adding the third rubber band.
- October 2020, Unit 6, Q1(a) (1 mark): The air track provides a cushion of air which reduces friction between the gliders and the track. Describe how the student would show that the air track is hori
- October 2020, Unit 6, Q3(a) (3 marks): Describe how the time period of these oscillations should be measured to make the readings as accurate as possible. (3)
- October 2020, Unit 6, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one technique she should use when measuring a and b. (2)
- January 2020, AS Unit 3, Q4(a) (2 marks): Criticise these results. (2)
- June 2019, AS Unit 3, Q1(c) (2 marks): The student took further measurements of the diameter and calculated a mean. Describe how the student should use this measuring device to make the measurements
- June 2019, AS Unit 3, Q3(a) (4 marks): Describe how the student can accurately determine the radius of the first bright ring of the diffraction pattern. (4)
- June 2019, AS Unit 3, Q3(c)(i) (2 marks): Criticise these results. (2)
- January 2019, AS Unit 1, Q12(b) (2 marks): Describe how the velocity v of the wooden rod as it passes through the light gate can be determined accurately. (2)
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