AS & A Level Physics
Master the laws of the universe — from mechanics and electricity to quantum physics and nuclear energy
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About AS & A Level Physics (9702)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702) develops a deep understanding of physical principles — from classical mechanics and electromagnetism to modern quantum and nuclear physics. It builds the mathematical and analytical skills essential for engineering, physics, medicine, and all STEM degrees at top universities worldwide.
The course places strong emphasis on practical skills. Students develop the ability to plan and execute experiments, analyse data critically, and evaluate uncertainty — skills assessed in dedicated practical papers and highly valued by universities.
Full AS & A Level syllabus coverage
Cambridge-specialist Physics tutors
Paper 3 & 5 practical mastery
Mathematical derivation training
AS Level Physics Topics
The AS Level covers foundational physics — mechanics, waves, electricity, and particle physics — building rigorous problem-solving skills for AS exams and A Level progression.
- Physical Quantities & Units — SI units, scalars and vectors, measurement techniques
- Kinematics — uniform and non-uniform motion, displacement-time and velocity-time graphs
- Dynamics — Newton's laws, linear momentum, impulse, conservation of momentum
- Forces, Density & Pressure — equilibrium, moments, density, pressure in fluids
- Work, Energy & Power — work done, kinetic and potential energy, power, efficiency
- Deformation of Solids — stress, strain, Young modulus, elastic and plastic behaviour
- Waves — wave properties, transverse and longitudinal waves, Doppler effect
- Superposition — stationary waves, diffraction, two-source interference, diffraction grating
- Electricity — charge, current, potential difference, resistance, I-V characteristics
- D.C. Circuits — Kirchhoff's laws, EMF, internal resistance, potential divider circuits
- Particle Physics — atoms, nuclei, nuclear reactions, particle classification
A Level Physics Topics
The full A Level adds circular motion, gravitational and electric fields, oscillations, capacitance, electromagnetic induction, quantum physics, and nuclear physics.
- Motion in a Circle — angular velocity, centripetal acceleration and force
- Oscillations — simple harmonic motion (SHM), damping, resonance, forced oscillations
- Electric Fields — Coulomb's law, uniform fields, capacitance, energy in capacitors
- Electromagnetic Induction — Faraday's and Lenz's laws, transformers, AC generators
- Quantum Physics — photoelectric effect, energy levels, line spectra, wave-particle duality
- Medical Imaging — X-rays, ultrasound, PET scans (selected schools)
- Gravitational Fields — Newton's law, field strength, orbital motion, satellites
- Thermal Physics — kinetic theory, internal energy, specific heat capacity, latent heat
- Magnetic Fields — magnetic flux density, forces on currents and moving charges
- Capacitance — charge/discharge cycles, time constant, energy stored
- Nuclear Physics — radioactive decay, binding energy, fission, fusion
AS Level Exam Papers
Comprehensive preparation for every exam component
Paper 1 —
MCQ
40 multiple choice questions covering the complete AS Level Physics syllabus with equal weighting across all topics
⏱ Duration:
1 hr 15 min
📑 Total Marks:
40 marks
Paper 2 — AS Structured
Structured questions covering all AS Level topics requiring detailed written answers, calculations, and graph work
⏱ Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes
📑 Total Marks:
60 marks
Paper 3 —
Practical
Advanced Practical Skills — planning experiments, collecting data, analysis, conclusions, and evaluation of methods
⏱ Duration:
2 hour
📑 Total Marks:
40 marks
A Level Exam Papers
Comprehensive preparation for every exam component
Paper 4 — A Level Structured
Structured questions on all A Level topics requiring higher-level analysis, derivations, and extended problem-solving
⏱ Duration:
2 hours
📑 Total Marks:
100 marks
Paper 5 — Planning & Analysis
Planning, Analysis & Evaluation — design experiments, analyse data sets, evaluate procedures, suggest improvements
⏱ Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes
📑 Total Marks:
30 marks
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