Edexcel GCSE Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 Higher

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

Section A

Multiple choice questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Motion, Forces & Conservation?

  A. It follows directly from the Motion, Forces & Conservation 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 Waves?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves 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 Energy?

  A. It follows directly from the Energy 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 Key Concepts?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts 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 Motion, Forces & Conservation?

  A. It follows directly from the Motion, Forces & Conservation 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 Waves?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves 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 Energy?

  A. It follows directly from the Energy 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 Key Concepts?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts 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 Motion, Forces & Conservation?

  A. It follows directly from the Motion, Forces & Conservation 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?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves 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 Energy?

  A. It follows directly from the Energy 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 Key Concepts?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts 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 Motion, Forces & Conservation?

  A. It follows directly from the Motion, Forces & Conservation 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 Waves?

  A. It follows directly from the Waves 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 Energy?

  A. It follows directly from the Energy 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 Key Concepts?

  A. It follows directly from the Key Concepts 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)

Section B

Structured, short-answer, and calculation questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Motion, Forces & Conservation question. A student investigates motion, forces & conservation using a measured input value of 42 and a measured output value of 20. 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 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves using a measured input value of 44 and a measured output value of 21. 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 3 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy using a measured input value of 46 and a measured output value of 22. 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 4 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Key Concepts question. A student investigates key concepts using a measured input value of 48 and a measured output value of 23. 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 4 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Motion, Forces & Conservation question. A student investigates motion, forces & conservation 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-B5 is 5 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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-B6 is 5 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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-B7 is 6 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Key Concepts question. A student investigates key concepts 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-B8 is 6 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Motion, Forces & Conservation question. A student investigates motion, forces & conservation 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-B9 is 6 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-B10 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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-B10 is 7 marks)
• 11

  Question SECTION-B11 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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-B11 is 7 marks)

Section C

Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Key Concepts question. A student investigates key concepts 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-C1 is 6 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Motion, Forces & Conservation question. A student investigates motion, forces & conservation 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-C2 is 6 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (8 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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-C3 is 8 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (8 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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-C4 is 8 marks)