Edexcel IAL · Physics · WPH11 · Mechanics

Topic Questions: 9 be able to use the equation , and understand how to use this equation in situations where m is constant (Newton's second law of motion), including Newton's first law of motion where , objects at rest or travelling at constant velocity Use of the term 'terminal velocity' is expected. — WPH11 Mechanics

100 WPH11 Mechanics topic questions are tagged to this syllabus point across 23 papers (2019–2026). Only the parts whose knowledge graph matches this syllabus statement are counted, and the table shows which parts of each question are involved.

100 topic questions 23 papers 299 tagged marks 18.2% of topic questions 22.3% of topic marks 2019–2026 Syllabus 2018–current

Core finding

This Mechanics syllabus point appears in 23 WPH11 papers across 2019–2026, contributing 100 topic questions and 299 marks. The most recent appearance is WPH11/01 January 2026. That equals 18.2% of the 548 topic questions and 22.3% of the 1,340 marks tagged to Mechanics. Only parts tagged to this subtopic are counted, so a four-part question can contribute one item and one part's marks. The table lists every matching question, its tagged parts and marks, with a link back to the paper page. Sessions are newest first, so the statement can be traced back through the full paper history.

Topic questions by session

Newest sessions first. Parts and marks count only the parts tagged to this subtopic; “x of y parts” shows how much of the question is tagged elsewhere. Select the paper cell to open the matching question on the paper page, or use Go to Practice Hub to answer that exact question in the Interactive Practice Hub.

PaperQuestionTypePartsMarksDifficultyPractice
WPH11/01January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q10
Newton's First and Second Laws - Edexcel IAL Physics Unit 1 Jan 2026 Q10
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Collisions and Momentum - Edexcel IAL Physics Unit 1 Jan 2026 Q13
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 2
of 7 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Stokes' Law and Viscosity - Edexcel IAL Physics Unit 1 Jan 2026 Q15
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((c)) 5
of 10 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q11
Trolley Motion on an Inclined Track - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2026 Q11
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 4
of 7 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Viscous Drag and Stokes' Law - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2026 Q14
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((b)(i), (b)(ii)) 5
of 7 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Galilean Thermometer Principles - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2026 Q15
FRQ 1 part 6 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02January 2026 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Bumper Car Collision Dynamics - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2026 Q17
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a)(iii), (b)) 6
of 10 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q5
Upwards Moving Balloon forces - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2025 Q5
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q7
Atwood Machine Acceleration - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2025 Q7
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q11
Lorry Acceleration - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2025 Q11
FRQ 1 part 2 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02October 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Applicability of Stokes' Law on Sphere - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2025 Q13
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 5
of 6 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02October 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Sinking Motion in Vacuum vs. Oil - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2025 Q14
FRQ 1 part 6 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/02October 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q16
Water Projection and Propulsion of Fireboat - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2025 Q16
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((c)) 3
of 9 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q2
See-Saw Equilibrium - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2025 Q2
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q11
Boat Weight Calculation - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2025 Q11
FRQ 1 part 3 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Newton's Cradle Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2025 Q18
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)) 2
of 11 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q20
Skydiver Terminal Velocity and Motion - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2025 Q20
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((d)) 5
of 15 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q2
Free Fall in Air - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q2
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q9
Drag Force Calculation with Acceleration - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q9
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q10
Tension in Suspended Traffic Lights Wire - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q10
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q11
Car Passenger Mass Acceleration Calculation - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q11
FRQ 1 part 3 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Escape Lane Vehicle Deceleration Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q13
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 2
of 4 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q16
Beam Balance Moments Equilibrium - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q16
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 2
of 8 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Submarine Resultant Forces and Crane Tension - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q18
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 6
of 11 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2025 · Edexcel IAL Q20
Terminal Velocity of a Falling Sphere in Oil - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2025 Q20
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((a), (b)(ii)) 7
of 10 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q5
Forces on a Slope at Constant Speed - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2024 Q5
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q15
High Jump Energetics and Newton's Laws - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2024 Q15
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)) 3
of 11 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Bungee Jump Energetics and Motion Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2024 Q17
FRQ 1 of 2 parts (*(a)) 6
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q10
Drag Force Calculation on a Ship - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2024 Q10
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Terminal Velocity and Stokes' Law of Sand in Water - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2024 Q14
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)) 1
of 6 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Elastic Ball Collision and Newton's Laws - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2024 Q15
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((c)) 2
of 7 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Bridge Forces and Moments Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2024 Q18
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 5
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q5
Air Resistance Effect on Falling Ball - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2024 Q5
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Cartesian Diver Density and Forces - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2024 Q13
FRQ 1 part 3 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Viscosity of Liquid and Stokes' Law - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2024 Q15
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)(i)) 2
of 10 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2024 · Edexcel IAL Q16
Collisions and Newton's Laws in Skittles - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2024 Q16
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)) 6
of 12 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q9
Forces on Box in Equilibrium - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2023 Q9
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q11
Rocket Launch Calculations - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2023 Q11
FRQ 2 parts ((a), (b)) 4 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Weather Balloon Buoyancy and Motion - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2023 Q17
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((b)(i), (c)) 9
of 14 on the paper
Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Ball-Bearing Falling through Liquid - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2023 Q18
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((b)(i)) 3
of 13 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Buoy Forces and Equilibrium - Edexcel IAL Physics Unit 1 Summer 2023 Q17
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((a)(i), (a)(ii)) 5
of 8 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Newton's Laws Applied to a Balloon - Edexcel IAL Physics Unit 1 Summer 2023 Q18
FRQ 1 part 6 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q20
Actor Harness: Yield Point, Tension and Stress - Edexcel IAL Physics Unit 1 Summer 2023 Q20
FRQ 2 of 5 parts ((b)(i), (b)(ii)) 5
of 14 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Moments and Equilibrium - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2023 Q13
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((a)(i)) 2
of 8 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Gymnast on a Trampoline - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2023 Q15
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a), (c)) 10
of 14 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q16
Spaceship Module Separation - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2023 Q16
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((b)(i), (b)(ii)) 6
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2023 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Terminal Velocity and Buoyancy - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2023 Q18
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((b)) 3
of 12 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q11
Motor Boat Forces and Power - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2022 Q11
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)) 2
of 5 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Helium Balloon Forces and Upwards Motion - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2022 Q14
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 6
of 10 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Sinking Foraminifera and Stokes' Law - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2022 Q17
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)(i)) 3
of 9 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Free-Body Forces and Newton's Third Law - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2022 Q18
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((a)) 4
of 9 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q19
Work and Energy on a Cyclist's Slope - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2022 Q19
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((c)) 2
of 9 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q6
Rocket Acceleration Graph - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2022 Q6
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Regenerative Braking and Efficiency - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2022 Q14
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)(i)) 1
of 8 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Bumper Car Collision - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2022 Q17
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a)(iii), (b)) 6
of 10 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Tyrolean Traverse Tension and Strain - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2022 Q13
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((a)) 3
of 9 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Weighing Scales in a Lift - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2022 Q14
FRQ 1 part 6 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2022 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Stunt Motorcyclist Projectile Jump - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2022 Q18
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((c)) 3
of 9 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q10
Forces on Accelerating Rocket - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2021 Q10
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Toy Car Spring Dynamics - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2021 Q15
FRQ 1 part 6 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Water Droplets in Oil - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2021 Q17
FRQ 1 of 5 parts ((a)(ii)) 1
of 11 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q3
Friction on a Moving Van - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2021 Q3
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Submarine Upthrust and Density - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2021 Q13
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a)(ii), (b)(i)) 5
of 9 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q15
Spacecraft Launch Forces and Newton's Laws - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2021 Q15
FRQ 1 part 6 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q16
Dragster Center of Gravity and Power - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2021 Q16
FRQ 1 of 3 parts ((b)) 2
of 7 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Viscosity of a Liquid and Stokes' Law - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2021 Q18
FRQ 1 of 5 parts ((a)) 2
of 15 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Fireboat Momentum and Force Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2021 Q14
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a)(ii), (c)) 5
of 11 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2021 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Viscosity of Oil and Stokes' Law - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2021 Q18
FRQ 1 of 4 parts ((c)(ii)) 5
of 11 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2020 · Edexcel IAL Q12
Unicycle Motion Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2020 Q12
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 2
of 5 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2020 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Skydiver Acceleration and Terminal Velocity - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2020 Q14
FRQ 1 part 6 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2020 · Edexcel IAL Q19
Sag and Tension in Transmission Cables - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2020 Q19
FRQ 1 of 5 parts ((a)(ii)) 3
of 11 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2020 · Edexcel IAL Q4
Equation of Motion with Air Resistance - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2020 Q4
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2020 · Edexcel IAL Q12
Stokes' Law Applicability Assessment - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2020 Q12
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 5
of 6 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q13
Golf Ball Projectile Motion - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2019 Q13
FRQ 1 of 2 parts ((b)) 6
of 11 on the paper
Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01October 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q17
Car Kinematics and Performance - Edexcel IAL Physics Oct 2019 Q17
FRQ 1 of 5 parts ((b)(ii)) 3
of 12 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q2
Rocket Motion in Orbit - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2019 Q2
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q3
Floating Sphere Upthrust - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2019 Q3
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q8
Rocket Acceleration-Time Graph - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2019 Q8
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Hard Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q10
Forces in an Accelerating Lift - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2019 Q10
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01June 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Raindrop Terminal Velocity and Free Fall Motion - Edexcel IAL Physics Jun 2019 Q18
FRQ 2 of 4 parts ((a)(i), (a)(ii)) 8
of 13 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q6
Ball Thrown Vertically Upwards Acceleration - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2019 Q6
MCQ MCQ · 1 part 1 Easy Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q14
Analysis of Floating Eggs - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2019 Q14
FRQ 1 part 6 Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q16
Mars Probe Parachute Descent - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2019 Q16
FRQ 2 of 3 parts ((a)(ii), (b)) 9
of 11 on the paper
Medium Go to Practice Hub
WPH11/01January 2019 · Edexcel IAL Q18
Olympic Luge Forces and Motion Analysis - Edexcel IAL Physics Jan 2019 Q18
FRQ 3 of 6 parts ((b)(i), (b)(ii), (b)(iii)) 8
of 18 on the paper
Easy Go to Practice Hub

Topic question rules and edge cases

How many topic questions cover this syllabus point?
84 question stems cover this subtopic across 23 papers, but only 100 tagged parts and 299 marks belong to it. Other parts of the same questions are assessed under different statements and are excluded from this page.
Which papers include this subtopic?
The table lists every matching session from 2019–2026. Each row links to the question anchor on the paper page, where the full paper context and practice entry point are available.
Why can one question appear under several subtopics?
The parts of one question can assess different syllabus statements. Each part is counted under its own subtopics, so the same question stem can appear on several subtopic pages while each page lists only the parts and marks tagged to that statement.
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