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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Physics Paper 3 predicted-practice paper modelled on 9PH0/03,120 marks over 150 minutes. Predicted focus topics: practical skills, data analysis, synoptic links, medical physics, observational astronomy. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from Pearson Edexcel.

Qualification: A-Level Physics
Exam board model: Pearson Edexcel
Paper code: 9PH0/03
Total marks: 120 marks
Time allowed: 150 minutes

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Is Edexcel A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3 an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 120 marks across 15 questions and is designed for a 150-minute practice session.

What are the A-Level Physics Paper 3 predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Physics Paper 3 predicted paper focuses on practical skills, data analysis, synoptic links, medical physics, observational astronomy. This is an independent, Edexcel-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.

Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Physics Paper 3 2026?

Based on the Edexcel-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: practical skills; data analysis; synoptic links; medical physics; observational astronomy. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

What is the A-Level Physics Paper 3 format (9PH0/03)?

A-Level Physics Paper 3 (9PH0/03) is 120 marks over 150 minutes. 9PH0/03 model: 120 marks, 150 minutes.

Predicted paper

Edexcel A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3

A-Level Physics · Edexcel-style · 150 minutes · 120 marks

Modelled component: 9PH0/03 · Calculator permitted

9PH0/03 model: 120 marks, 150 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

AI-generated practice paper. Not an official Edexcel-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

practical skills
data analysis
synoptic links
medical physics
observational astronomy

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0/15 questions attempted · score 0/120 (0%)

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Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (3 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 10 and a measured output value of 4. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 3 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 12 and a measured output value of 5. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 14 and a measured output value of 6. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 16 and a measured output value of 7. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (6 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 18 and a measured output value of 8. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A6 (7 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 20 and a measured output value of 9. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 7 marks)
Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 22 and a measured output value of 10. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A8 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 24 and a measured output value of 11. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 8 marks)
Question SECTION-A9 (9 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 26 and a measured output value of 12. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 9 marks)
Question SECTION-A10 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 28 and a measured output value of 13. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-A11 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 30 and a measured output value of 14. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-A12 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 32 and a measured output value of 15. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 10 marks)

Section B

Synoptic and extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 34 and a measured output value of 16. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (12 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 36 and a measured output value of 17. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 12 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (13 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 38 and a measured output value of 18. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 13 marks)

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Predicted paper FAQs

Is Edexcel A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3 an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 120 marks across 15 questions and is designed for a 150-minute practice session.

What are the A-Level Physics Paper 3 predictions for 2026?

Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Physics Paper 3 2026?

What is the A-Level Physics Paper 3 format (9PH0/03)?

A-Level Physics Paper 3 (9PH0/03) is 120 marks over 150 minutes. 9PH0/03 model: 120 marks, 150 minutes.

Edexcel A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 3

A-Level Physics · Edexcel-style · 150 minutes · 120 marks

Modelled component: 9PH0/03 · Calculator permitted

9PH0/03 model: 120 marks, 150 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (3 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 10 and a measured output value of 4. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 3 marks)

Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 12 and a measured output value of 5. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 14 and a measured output value of 6. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 5 marks)

Question SECTION-A4 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 16 and a measured output value of 7. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 5 marks)

Question SECTION-A5 (6 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 18 and a measured output value of 8. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 6 marks)

Question SECTION-A6 (7 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 20 and a measured output value of 9. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 7 marks)

Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 22 and a measured output value of 10. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 8 marks)

Question SECTION-A8 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 24 and a measured output value of 11. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 8 marks)

Question SECTION-A9 (9 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 26 and a measured output value of 12. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 9 marks)

Question SECTION-A10 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 28 and a measured output value of 13. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 10 marks)

Question SECTION-A11 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 30 and a measured output value of 14. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 10 marks)

Question SECTION-A12 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 32 and a measured output value of 15. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 10 marks)

Section B

Synoptic and extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 34 and a measured output value of 16. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 10 marks)

Question SECTION-B2 (12 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Synoptic — All Topics question. A student investigates synoptic — all topics using a measured input value of 36 and a measured output value of 17. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 12 marks)

Question SECTION-B3 (13 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 38 and a measured output value of 18. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

(Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 13 marks)