Edexcel IAL · CIE 9702 · 2014–2026

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Edexcel International A-Level (IAL) Mathematics and Physics, and Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics 9702 and Mathematics 9709.

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Given that $f (x) = 5 + 16 x - 2 x^{2}$ , express $f (x)$ in the form $a - b (x + c)^{2}$ where $a$ , $b$ and $c$ are integers to be found.

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Solve, for $0 ⩽ x < 36 0^{\circ}$ , the equation $2 cos 2 x = 3 cos x$ giving your solutions to one decimal place. (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)

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$I_{n} = \int sec^{n} x d x, 0 < x < \frac{π}{2}, n ⩾ 0$ Show that, for $n ⩾ 2$ , $I_{n} = \frac{n - 2}{n - 1} I_{n - 2} + \frac{1}{n - 1} sec^{n - 2} x tan x$ Hence, or otherwise, find $\int sec^{4} x d x$ giving your answer in terms of $tan x$ .

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Resistance and resistivity 10 papers

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Atoms, nuclei and radiation 10 papers

307.0%

Equations of motion 10 papers

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Stress and strain 10 papers

296.8%

Energy conservation 9 papers

225.2%

Equilibrium of forces 10 papers

225.2%

Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion 7 papers

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Fundamental particles 11 papers

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Atoms, nuclei and radiation 10 papers

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Equations of motion 10 papers

536.5%

Stress and strain 10 papers

485.9%

Equilibrium of forces 10 papers

455.5%

Energy conservation 9 papers

445.4%

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy 10 papers

435.3%

Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion 7 papers

404.9%

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Are the past papers free?

Papers from 2020 and earlier are free to read and practise in the Interactive Practice Hub. Papers from 2021 onwards are available with Pro access. Public paper pages list every question, its topic, marks and difficulty for all years.

Which exam boards are covered?

Edexcel International A-Level (IAL) Mathematics and Physics, and Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics 9702 and Mathematics 9709.

How does the AI marking work?

Your written answer is compared with the official mark scheme for that question. The feedback points to the marks awarded, the method marks missed and the topic the question belongs to.

Do you include mark schemes?

Yes. Mark schemes are used for marking and are shown in the Interactive Practice Hub. They are not published as separate downloadable files on the public pages.

Which years are available?

The library currently covers 2014 to 2026 sessions, with 900+ official papers and more than 9,500 questions.

Is Exam Science affiliated with Pearson or Cambridge?

No. Exam Science is an independent study platform. Past-paper questions remain the property of their respective exam boards.