PHYSICS-8PH0 · Pearson Edexcel AS Level
PHYSICS-8PH0/21
Paper 2
Physics · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
160
180 min
Classical Mechanics and Projectile Motion
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
160
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
A comprehensive analysis of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Physics (8PH0) Summer 2022 examinations, covering Core Physics I (Paper 1) and Core Physics II (Paper 2).
The paper tests core classical mechanics, electrical circuits, materials science, waves, and the quantum nature of light, with a strong focus on practical skills and experimental analysis.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Mathematical
Weight: 7100%Practical & Experimental
Weight: 686%Conceptual Explanation
Weight: 457%Graphing &
Weight: 229%Data A
Weight: 114%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 52% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 44% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 37% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 29% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 23% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Deduce” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.3
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Digging up the Past (DIG) - Mechanics
48 marks this session
Waves and Particle Nature of Light
28 marks this session
Spare-part Surgery (SUR) - Electricity & Sensing
26 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Waves and Particle Nature of Light
Digging up the Past (Mechanics)
Spare-part Surgery (Electricity)
Digging up the Past (DIG) - Mechanics
Spare-part Surgery (SUR) - Electricity & Sensing
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 01: Core Physics I:
Paper 02: Core Physics II:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Digging up the Past (DIG) - Mechanics
48 marks this session
Practise in RevuiWaves and Particle Nature of Light
28 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSpare-part Surgery (SUR) - Electricity & Sensing
26 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
A comprehensive analysis of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Physics (8PH0) Summer 2022 examinations, covering Core Physics I (Paper 1) and Core Physics II (Paper 2).
- 2Message
The paper tests core classical mechanics, electrical circuits, materials science, waves, and the quantum nature of light, with a strong focus on practical skills and experimental analysis.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
Physics
A comprehensive analysis of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Physics (8PH0) Summer 2022 examinations, covering Core Physics I (Paper 1) and Core Physics II (Paper 2). The paper tests core classical mechanics, electrical circuits, materials science, waves, and t
A comprehensive analysis of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Physics (8PH0) Summer 2022 examinations, covering Core Physics I (Paper 1) and Core Physics II (Paper 2).
The paper tests core classical mechanics, electrical circuits, materials science, waves, and the quantum nature of light, with a strong focus on practical skills and experimental analysis.
- Total marks
- 160
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
A comprehensive analysis of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Physics (8PH0) Summer 2022 examinations, covering Core Physics I (Paper 1) and Core Physics II (Paper 2). The paper tests core classical mechanics, electrical circuits, materials science, waves, and the quantum nature of light, with a strong focus on practical skills and experimental analysis.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 01: Core Physics I:
Paper 02: Core Physics II:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
75% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Short Answer / Calculation
74·22·46%
Structured Long Answer
49·6·31%
Graphical/Practical Analysis
21·2·13%
Multiple Choice
16·16·10%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A
0.84 m/minPaper 1 Section B (…
0.92 m/minPaper 2 Section A
0.80 m/minTotal marks
101
Total time
115 min
Avg pace
0.88
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Photoelectric Effect and Work Function
85%85%
Viscosity and Stokes' Law
75%75%
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.