Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Physics, Foundation tier exam papers and weighting (1SC0)
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What each Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Physics, Foundation tier paper assesses
Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (specification 1SC0) is worth two GCSEs and is examined by six papers, two for each science. The physics content is sat as Paper 5, Physics 1, and Paper 6, Physics 2, each 1 hour 10 minutes and 60 marks, together a third of the qualification. This is the Foundation tier: grades 1–1 to 5–5 are available on the 17-grade double-award scale from 9–9 to 1–1, and the higher-tier content is not examined.
| Paper | Covers | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paper 5 Physics 1 |
Key Concepts of Physics Motion and Forces Conservation of Energy Waves Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Radioactivity |
1 hour 10 minutes | 60 marks | 16.67% |
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Paper 6 Physics 2 |
Key Concepts of Physics Energy – Forces Doing Work Forces and Their Effects Electricity and Circuits Magnetism and the Motor Effect Electromagnetic Induction Particle Model Forces and Matter |
1 hour 10 minutes | 60 marks | 16.67% |
Every topic, and where it is examined
| Topic | Examined on | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Key Concepts of Physics | Paper 5, Paper 6 | 30 |
| Motion and Forces | Paper 5 | 194 |
| Conservation of Energy | Paper 5 | 97 |
| Waves | Paper 5 | 81 |
| Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum | Paper 5 | 86 |
| Radioactivity | Paper 5 | 201 |
| Energy - Forces Doing Work | Paper 6 | 98 |
| Forces and Their Effects | Paper 6 | 22 |
| Electricity and Circuits | Paper 6 | 264 |
| Magnetism and the Motor Effect | Paper 6 | 61 |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Paper 6 | 21 |
| Particle Model | Paper 6 | 96 |
| Forces and Matter | Paper 6 | 46 |
Assessment details from the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Combined Science 1SC0, issue 6, March 2024. Pearson specification.
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