PHYSICS-XPH11 · Pearson Edexcel International AS Level
PHYSICS-XPH11/11
Paper 1
Physics · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
210
260 min
Waves and Mechanics Core Principles
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
210
Duration
260 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The January 2024 suite presents a balanced but challenging test of IAS Physics.
Unit 1 features a demanding multi-part moments question on a uniform door, which required precise spatial reasoning and trigonometric resolution.
Unit 2 pushes conceptual limits with thermistor circuit analyses and solar cell parallel/series power dissipation deductions.
Unit 3 demands clean graph plotting and robust uncertainty propagation calculations, reflecting a high expectation for practical skill execution.
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: 5100%Conceptual Explanation
Weight: 480%Experimental &
Weight: 240%Analysis & G
Weight: 120%
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
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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. 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
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Deduce” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Waves and Particle Nature of Light
65 marks this session
Mechanics
60 marks this session
Electric Circuits
45 marks this session
Materials
40 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
Mechanics
Materials
Electric Circuits
Mechanics (Mechanics and Materials)
Waves and Particle Nature of Light (Waves and Electricity)
Electric Circuits (Waves and Electricity)
Materials (Mechanics and Materials)
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials: Unit 2: Waves and Electricity: Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I:
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
Waves and Particle Nature of Light
65 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMechanics
60 marks this session
Practise in RevuiElectric Circuits
45 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMaterials
40 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The January 2024 suite presents a balanced but challenging test of IAS Physics.
- 2Message
Unit 1 features a demanding multi-part moments question on a uniform door, which required precise spatial reasoning and trigonometric resolution.
- 3Message
Unit 2 pushes conceptual limits with thermistor circuit analyses and solar cell parallel/series power dissipation deductions.
- 4Message
Unit 3 demands clean graph plotting and robust uncertainty propagation calculations, reflecting a high expectation for practical skill execution.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Physics
The January 2024 suite presents a balanced but challenging test of IAS Physics. Unit 1 features a demanding multi-part moments question on a uniform door, which required precise spatial reasoning and trigonometric resolution. Unit 2 pushes conceptual limits with thermistor circui
The January 2024 suite presents a balanced but challenging test of IAS Physics.
Unit 1 features a demanding multi-part moments question on a uniform door, which required precise spatial reasoning and trigonometric resolution.
Unit 2 pushes conceptual limits with thermistor circuit analyses and solar cell parallel/series power dissipation deductions.
- Total marks
- 210
- Duration
- 260 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The January 2024 suite presents a balanced but challenging test of IAS Physics. Unit 1 features a demanding multi-part moments question on a uniform door, which required precise spatial reasoning and trigonometric resolution. Unit 2 pushes conceptual limits with thermistor circuit analyses and solar cell parallel/series power dissipation deductions. Unit 3 demands clean graph plotting and robust uncertainty propagation calculations, reflecting a high expectation for practical skill execution.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials: Unit 2: Waves and Electricity: Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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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.
Conceptual Explanation & Proof
84·14·40%
Structured Calculation
82·15·39%
Short Answer
24·12·11%
Multiple Choice
20·20·10%
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.
Unit 1 Section A
0.91 m/minUnit 2 Section A
0.91 m/minTotal marks
20
Total time
22 min
Avg pace
0.91
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Potential Dividers & LDR Circuits
90%90%
Viscosity of Liquids & Stokes' Law
85%85%
Young Modulus of Metallic Wires
80%80%
Executive Difficulty Verdict
The January 2024 suite presents a balanced but challenging test of IAS Physics. Unit 1 features a demanding multi-part moments question on a uniform door, which required precise spatial reasoning and trigonometric resolution. Unit 2 pushes conceptual limits with thermistor circuit analyses and solar cell parallel/series power dissipation deductions. Unit 3 demands clean graph plotting and robust uncertainty propagation calculations, reflecting a high expectation for practical skill execution.
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