2026/2027 AQA GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE: SYNERGY 8465/4F Paper 4 Question Paper + Mark Scheme + Inserts

GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE: SYNERGY
Foundation Tier Paper 4 Physical Sciences
Tuesday 11 June 2026 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
l a ruler
l a protractor
l a scientific calculator
l the periodic table (enclosed)
l the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
Instructions
l Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
l Pencil should only be used for drawing.
l Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
l Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box
around each page or on blank pages.
l If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
l Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked.
l In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
l The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
l The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
l You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
l You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.