PHYSICS-YPH11 · Pearson Edexcel International A Level
PHYSICS-YPH11/11
Paper 1
Physics · June 2025 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
230
290 min
Electric and Magnetic Fields (including Capacitance, Electrostatics and Induction)
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
230
Duration
290 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2025 sittings for the Edexcel IAL Physics series (comprising WPH14, WPH15, and WPH16) presented a balanced yet conceptually demanding set of papers, earning a solid difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
WPH14 heavily focused on electric and magnetic field integrations, while WPH15 demanded strong cross-topic algebraic manipulation, particularly in thermodynamics and cosmology.
WPH16 tested practical competencies with rigorous uncertainty and logarithmic graphing requirements.
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: 6100%Conceptual Explanation
Weight: 583%Graphical
Weight: 350%Analysis
Weight: 233%Experimental &
Weight: 117%
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. 90% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 80% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 70% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 60% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 40% 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 “that” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Deduce” questions.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Criticise” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Electric and Magnetic Fields
55 marks this session
Astrophysics and Cosmology
38 marks this session
Oscillations
30 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
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Mechanics
Electric Circuits
Materials
Thermodynamics
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Oscillations
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
WPH14/01: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles: WPH15/01: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology: WPH16/01: Practical Skills in 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
Electric and Magnetic Fields
55 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAstrophysics and Cosmology
38 marks this session
Practise in RevuiOscillations
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The Summer 2025 sittings for the Edexcel IAL Physics series (comprising WPH14, WPH15, and WPH16) presented a balanced yet conceptually demanding set of papers, earning a solid difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
- 2Message
WPH14 heavily focused on electric and magnetic field integrations, while WPH15 demanded strong cross-topic algebraic manipulation, particularly in thermodynamics and cosmology.
- 3Message
WPH16 tested practical competencies with rigorous uncertainty and logarithmic graphing requirements.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2025 2025
Physics
The Summer 2025 sittings for the Edexcel IAL Physics series (comprising WPH14, WPH15, and WPH16) presented a balanced yet conceptually demanding set of papers, earning a solid difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5. WPH14 heavily focused on electric and magnetic field integrations, whi
The Summer 2025 sittings for the Edexcel IAL Physics series (comprising WPH14, WPH15, and WPH16) presented a balanced yet conceptually demanding set of papers, earning a solid difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5.
WPH14 heavily focused on electric and magnetic field integrations, while WPH15 demanded strong cross-topic algebraic manipulation, particularly in thermodynamics and cosmology.
WPH16 tested practical competencies with rigorous uncertainty and logarithmic graphing requirements.
- Total marks
- 230
- Duration
- 290 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2025 sittings for the Edexcel IAL Physics series (comprising WPH14, WPH15, and WPH16) presented a balanced yet conceptually demanding set of papers, earning a solid difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5. WPH14 heavily focused on electric and magnetic field integrations, while WPH15 demanded strong cross-topic algebraic manipulation, particularly in thermodynamics and cosmology. WPH16 tested practical competencies with rigorous uncertainty and logarithmic graphing requirements.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
WPH14/01: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles: WPH15/01: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology: WPH16/01: Practical Skills in 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.
76% 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.
Long Answer / Calculation
135·18·59%
Short Answer
75·25·33%
MCQ
20·20·9%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
WPH14 Section A (MC
0.83 m/minWPH14 Section B
0.86 m/minWPH15 Section A (MC
0.83 m/minWPH15 Section B
0.86 m/minWPH16 Practical Que
0.63 m/minTotal marks
230
Total time
290 min
Avg pace
0.79
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Electromagnetic Induction (Lenz's and Faraday's Laws)
90%90%
Ideal Gas Laws & Molecular Kinetic Theory
80%80%
Paper analysis
The Summer 2025 sittings for the Edexcel IAL Physics series (comprising WPH14, WPH15, and WPH16) presented a balanced yet conceptually demanding set of papers, earning a solid difficulty index of 3.8 out of 5. WPH14 heavily focused on electric and magnetic field integrations, while WPH15 demanded strong cross-topic algebraic manipulation, particularly in thermodynamics and cosmology. WPH16 tested practical competencies with rigorous uncertainty and logarithmic graphing requirements.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.