How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 80 marks across 15 questions and is designed for a 105-minute practice session.

What are the GCSE Physics Component 1 predictions for 2026?

StudyVector's 2026 GCSE Physics Component 1 predicted paper focuses on Forces, Space & Radioactivity, Energy, Waves, Electricity. This is an independent, WJEC/Eduqas-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 GCSE Physics Component 1 2026?

Based on the WJEC/Eduqas-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: Forces, Space & Radioactivity; Energy; Waves; Electricity. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.

What is the GCSE Physics Component 1 format (C120UB0-1)?

GCSE Physics Component 1 (C120UB0-1) is 80 marks over 105 minutes. C120UB0-1 model: 80 marks, 105 minutes.

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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 GCSE Physics Component 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on C120UB0-1,80 marks over 105 minutes. Predicted focus topics: Forces, Space & Radioactivity, Energy, Waves, Electricity. 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 WJEC / Eduqas.

Qualification: GCSE Physics
Exam board model: WJEC / Eduqas
Paper code: C120UB0-1
Total marks: 80 marks
Time allowed: 105 minutes
Last reviewed: 16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

Predicted paper

WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Component 1

Q: Is WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Component 1 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.

GCSE Physics · WJEC/Eduqas-style · 105 minutes · 80 marks

Modelled component: C120UB0-1 · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted

C120UB0-1 model: 80 marks, 105 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 WJEC/Eduqas-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)

Forces, Space & Radioactivity
Energy
Waves
Electricity

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0/15 questions attempted · score 0/80 (0%)

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

Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (2 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 2 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 3 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 3 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Electricity question. A student investigates electricity 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 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A5 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A6 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A7 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 5 marks)
Question SECTION-A8 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Electricity question. A student investigates electricity 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A9 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A10 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A11 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 7 marks)
Question SECTION-A12 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Electricity question. A student investigates electricity 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 7 marks)

Section B

Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 6 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 8 marks)
Question SECTION-B3 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 8 marks)

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Qualification

GCSE Physics

Exam board model

WJEC / Eduqas

Paper code

C120UB0-1

Total marks

80 marks

Time allowed

105 minutes

Last reviewed

16 May 2026

StudyVector is independent revision support, not affiliated with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, JCQ or any exam provider. Always verify topic coverage with your exam-board specification.

WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Component 1

GCSE Physics · WJEC/Eduqas-style · 105 minutes · 80 marks

Modelled component: C120UB0-1 · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted

C120UB0-1 model: 80 marks, 105 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 (2 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 2 marks)

Question SECTION-A2 (3 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 3 marks)

Question SECTION-A3 (3 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 3 marks)

Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Electricity question. A student investigates electricity 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 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A5 (4 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 4 marks)

Question SECTION-A6 (5 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 5 marks)

Question SECTION-A7 (5 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 5 marks)

Question SECTION-A8 (6 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Electricity question. A student investigates electricity 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 6 marks)

Question SECTION-A9 (6 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 6 marks)

Question SECTION-A10 (6 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Energy question. A student investigates energy 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 6 marks)

Question SECTION-A11 (7 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 7 marks)

Question SECTION-A12 (7 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Electricity question. A student investigates electricity 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 7 marks)

Section B

Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (6 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Forces, Space & Radioactivity question. A student investigates forces, space & radioactivity 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 6 marks)

Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)

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

Question SECTION-B3 (8 marks)

GCSE GCSE Physics Waves question. A student investigates waves 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 8 marks)