Actual 2026/2027 AQA GCSE PHYSICS 8463/2H Paper 2 Higher Tier Question Paper + Mark Scheme + Insert

Friday 14 June 2026 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler
• a scientific calculator
• a protractor
• the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed).
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to
be marked.
• 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).
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in
your answers.
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
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