PHYSICS-XPH11 · Pearson Edexcel International AS Level
PHYSICS-XPH11/22
Paper 2
Physics · Winter 2026 · Variant 2
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
210
260 min
Waves and Particle Nature of Light
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 exam sitting centered heavily on two dominant themes: Waves and Particle Nature of Light (77 marks) and Mechanics (75 marks).
Key high-yielding questions included:
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 Scientific
Weight: 583%Data & Graphical Analysis
Weight: 350%Graphical
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. 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.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1
Min per mark: 1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Waves and Particle Nature of Light
77 marks this session
Mechanics
75 marks this session
Materials
35 marks this session
Electric Circuits
23 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
77 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMechanics
75 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMaterials
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiElectric Circuits
23 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The exam sitting centered heavily on two dominant themes: Waves and Particle Nature of Light (77 marks) and Mechanics (75 marks).
- 2Message
Key high-yielding questions included:
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
Winter 2026 2026
Physics
The exam sitting centered heavily on two dominant themes: Waves and Particle Nature of Light (77 marks) and Mechanics (75 marks). Key high-yielding questions included:
The exam sitting centered heavily on two dominant themes: Waves and Particle Nature of Light (77 marks) and Mechanics (75 marks).
Key high-yielding questions included:
- Total marks
- 210
- Duration
- 260 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
The exam sitting centered heavily on two dominant themes: Waves and Particle Nature of Light (77 marks) and Mechanics (75 marks). Key high-yielding questions included:
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
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.
Calculations & Derivations
96·24·46%
Short Answer & Explanations
64·22·30%
Data Analysis & Graph Skills
30·6·14%
Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQs)
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 (M
1.00 m/minUnit 2 Section A (M
1.00 m/minTotal marks
20
Total time
20 min
Avg pace
1.00
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Superposition and wave interference with double-slit/Young's slit geometry
90%90%
Potential divider circuits with LDR sensors
85%85%
Young Modulus of a wire under extreme tension with Searle's apparatus details
80%80%
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.