Physics

Assessment

Paper 1 (Written Exam, 2hrs (85 marks) 34% of A level) Paper 1 covers the following topics: Measurements and their errors, Particles and Radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, Electricity, and Periodic Motion. The paper consists of 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 marks of multiple choice questions. Paper 2: (Written Exam, 2hrs (85 marks) 34% of A level) Paper 2 covers the following topics: Thermal Physics, Fields and their Consequences, Nuclear Physics. The paper consists of 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 marks of multiple choice questions. Paper 3: (Written Exam, 2hrs (80 marks) 32% of A level) Paper 3 covers the following topics: Practical Skills and Data Analysis, plus one chosen from Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Turning Points in Physics, and Electronics. The paper consists of 45 marks for short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis, followed by 35 marks for short and long answer questions on the optional topic.