Physics IGCSE Past Papers

International GCSE (IGCSE) - Free Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Past papers for International GCSE Physics, which covers forces and motion, electricity, waves, energy resources and energy transfers, solids, liquids and gases, magnetism and electromagnetism, radioactivity and particles, and astrophysics. Download free IGCSE Physics question papers and mark schemes from Edexcel. All papers are available instantly with no sign-up required.

Physics IGCSE Exam Structure

Understanding the exam structure helps you target your revision effectively. Here is a breakdown of each paper:

Paper 1

Assesses the core content: every statement not in bold and without a ‘P’ reference. Questions may come from any topic area.

Paper 2

Assesses all the content, including the statements in bold with a ‘P’ reference, which cover some sub-topics in greater depth.

Key Physics Topics Covered

The following topics are covered across the Physics IGCSE syllabus:

Frequently Asked Questions About Physics IGCSE

How is International GCSE Physics examined?

Two written papers, taken in the same exam series at the end of the course. Paper 1 is 2 hours and 110 marks, 61.1% of the qualification; Paper 2 is 1 hour 15 minutes and 70 marks, 38.9%. Neither paper is tiered: the questions are designed to be accessible to students of all abilities.

What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Paper 1 assesses the core content: the statements that are not in bold and have no ‘P’ reference. Paper 2 assesses all the content, including the statements in bold with a ‘P’ reference, which cover some sub-topics in greater depth. In both papers, questions may come from any topic area.

What kinds of question are on Paper 1?

Multiple-choice, short-answer, calculation and extended open-response questions, and a calculator may be used.

Other IGCSE Subjects

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