AQA GCSE PHYSICS 8463/2H Paper 2 Higher Tier Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED] June 2026

AQA GCSE PHYSICS 8463/2H Paper 2 Higher Tier Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED] June 2026

AQA

GCSE

PHYSICS

8463/2H

Paper 2 Higher Tier

Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED]

June 2026

*JUN2284632HR01*

IB/H/Jun22/E15 8463/2HR

For Examiner’s Use

Question Mark

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

TOTAL

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.

GCSE

PHYSICS

Higher Tier Paper 2

H

2

*02*

IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR

Do not write

outside the Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box

0 1 Figure 1 shows an electric super-car.

Figure 1

0 1 . 1 The battery in an electric car needs to be recharged.

Suggest two factors that affect the distance an electric car can travel before the

battery needs to be recharged.

[2 marks]

1

2

3

*03*

Turn over â–º

IB/H/Jun22/8463/2HR

Do not write

outside the Use the Physics Equations Sheet to answer questions 01.2 and 01.3. box

0 1 . 2 Write down the equation which links acceleration (a), change in velocity (Δv) and time

taken (t).

[1 mark]

0 1 . 3 The maximum acceleration of the car is 20 m/s2

.

Calculate the time taken for the speed of the car to change from 0 m/s to 28 m/s at its

maximum acceleration.

[3 marks]

 Time taken = s

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