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Q1. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
A. Speed
B. Distance
C. Displacement
D. Kinetic energy
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✓ Answer: C. Displacement
Displacement has both magnitude and direction, so it is a vector. Speed and distance are scalars because they only have magnitude, and kinetic energy is also a scalar quantity despite depending on velocity.
Q2. A spring is stretched beyond its elastic limit and then the load is removed. What happens to the spring?
A. It returns exactly to its original length
B. It extends further even though no load is applied
C. It does not return to its original length — it has been permanently deformed
D. It breaks immediately as soon as the load is removed
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✓ Answer: C. It does not return to its original length — it has been permanently deformed
Beyond the elastic limit, the material undergoes plastic deformation, so when the force is removed the spring is left permanently longer than before. It does not need to break for permanent deformation to occur.
Q3. If the diameter of a uniform wire is doubled while its length and material stay the same, what happens to its resistance?
A. It becomes one quarter of the original value
B. It halves
C. It doubles
D. It stays the same
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✓ Answer: A. It becomes one quarter of the original value
Cross-sectional area A = πr² is proportional to the square of diameter, so doubling diameter quadruples the area. Since R is inversely proportional to A, resistance falls to one quarter of its original value.
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Who has to sit the A-Level Physics (Edexcel)
Who needs a A-Level Physics (Edexcel)?
Students with strong GCSEs in Physics/Combined Science (typically grade 7+) and Mathematics (typically grade 7+), aiming for science, engineering, or related degrees.
The real A-Level Physics (Edexcel): format
How many questions are in the A-Level Physics (Edexcel)?
The real A-Level Physics (Edexcel) has 3 questions and lasts 360 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the A-Level Physics (Edexcel) cost?
Rebooking after a fail: A-Levels are typically sat in the June series; if results are in August, the next opportunity is approximately 10 months later.
How hard is it
What is the A-Level Physics (Edexcel) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: 95.4% (for A*-E grades in 2026 for Edexcel). Difficulty: High; considered one of the most challenging A-levels due to complex mathematical requirements, abstract concepts, and advanced problem-solving.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the A-Level Physics (Edexcel)?
Not showing clear working for calculations, leading to loss of method marks.
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A-Level Physics (Edexcel): common questions
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You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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