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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.

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.

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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.