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Pearson Edexcel Physics Unit 1 · 2026 January (Variant A)

This page gives you the Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Physics Unit 1 paper, 2026 January (Variant A) from the JANUARY 2026 examination series. You can read the question paper and its official mark scheme for free, work through it like the real exam, and check your answers question by question.

Physics Unit 1 is part of the Pearson Edexcel International A-Level qualification. Practising with real past papers like this 2026 January (Variant A) paper is one of the most effective ways to prepare. It shows you the exact style, difficulty and topic spread the examiners use, so there are no surprises on exam day.

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Question paper. The full 2026 January (Variant A) Unit 1 question paper, exactly as sat in the exam.
Mark scheme. The official Pearson Edexcel mark scheme, so you can mark your answers and see how marks are awarded.

How to use this paper

Try the 2026 January (Variant A) paper under timed conditions first, without looking at the answers. When you finish, open the mark scheme to grade yourself honestly and note every mark you missed. Then revisit the topics where you lost marks before attempting another paper from this unit.

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Is this Pearson Edexcel Physics past paper free?: Yes. The 2026 January (Variant A) question paper and mark scheme are free to view on SuperExams, no payment needed to read the paper.
Does this include the 2026 January (Variant A) mark scheme?: Yes. The official Pearson Edexcel mark scheme for Physics Unit 1 2026 January (Variant A) is included, so you can mark your work and understand exactly how each mark is awarded.
Are step-by-step worked solutions available?: Worked solutions and an AI tutor are available across SuperExams to help you understand each question and improve your exam technique.

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