Edexcel A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Multiple choice. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Working as a Physicist?

  A. It follows directly from the Working as a Physicist model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Mechanics?

  A. It follows directly from the Mechanics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Electric Circuits?

  A. It follows directly from the Electric Circuits model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 1 mark)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Materials?

  A. It follows directly from the Materials model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Waves & Particle Nature of Light?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves & Particle Nature of Light model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Working as a Physicist?

  A. It follows directly from the Working as a Physicist model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 1 mark)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Mechanics?

  A. It follows directly from the Mechanics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 1 mark)
• 8

  Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Electric Circuits?

  A. It follows directly from the Electric Circuits model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 1 mark)
• 9

  Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Materials?

  A. It follows directly from the Materials model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 1 mark)
• 10

  Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Waves & Particle Nature of Light?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves & Particle Nature of Light model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 1 mark)
• 11

  Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Working as a Physicist?

  A. It follows directly from the Working as a Physicist model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 1 mark)
• 12

  Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Mechanics?

  A. It follows directly from the Mechanics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 1 mark)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Electric Circuits?

  A. It follows directly from the Electric Circuits model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A13 is 1 mark)
• 14

  Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Materials?

  A. It follows directly from the Materials model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A14 is 1 mark)
• 15

  Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Waves & Particle Nature of Light?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves & Particle Nature of Light model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A15 is 1 mark)
• 16

  Question SECTION-A16 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Working as a Physicist?

  A. It follows directly from the Working as a Physicist model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A16 is 1 mark)
• 17

  Question SECTION-A17 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Mechanics?

  A. It follows directly from the Mechanics model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A17 is 1 mark)
• 18

  Question SECTION-A18 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Electric Circuits?

  A. It follows directly from the Electric Circuits model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A18 is 1 mark)
• 19

  Question SECTION-A19 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Materials?

  A. It follows directly from the Materials model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A19 is 1 mark)
• 20

  Question SECTION-A20 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Waves & Particle Nature of Light?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves & Particle Nature of Light model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A20 is 1 mark)

Section B

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Working as a Physicist question. A student investigates working as a physicist using a measured input value of 50 and a measured output value of 24. 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 3 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (4 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Mechanics question. A student investigates mechanics using a measured input value of 52 and a measured output value of 25. 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 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (5 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Electric Circuits question. A student investigates electric circuits using a measured input value of 54 and a measured output value of 26. 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 5 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Materials question. A student investigates materials using a measured input value of 56 and a measured output value of 27. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Waves & Particle Nature of Light question. A student investigates waves & particle nature of light using a measured input value of 58 and a measured output value of 28. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 7 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (8 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Working as a Physicist question. A student investigates working as a physicist using a measured input value of 60 and a measured output value of 29. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B6 is 8 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (9 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Mechanics question. A student investigates mechanics using a measured input value of 62 and a measured output value of 30. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B7 is 9 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (10 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Electric Circuits question. A student investigates electric circuits using a measured input value of 64 and a measured output value of 31. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B8 is 10 marks)

Section C

Extended writing. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Materials question. A student investigates materials using a measured input value of 66 and a measured output value of 32. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 6 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Waves & Particle Nature of Light question. A student investigates waves & particle nature of light using a measured input value of 68 and a measured output value of 33. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 6 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Physics Working as a Physicist question. A student investigates working as a physicist using a measured input value of 70 and a measured output value of 34. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 6 marks)