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Physics

Spec A420QS

Free Eduqas A Level Physics revision: past papers from 2017–2024 with mark schemes.

Component 1: Newtonian Physics

Basic Physics

Kinematics

Dynamics

Energy Concepts

Circular Motion

Vibrations

Kinetic Theory

Thermal Physics

Component 2: Electricity and the Universe

Conduction of Electricity

Resistance

D.C. Circuits

Capacitance

Solids Under Stress

Electrostatic and Gravitational Fields of Force

Using Radiation to Investigate Stars

Orbits and the Wider Universe

Component 3: Light, Nuclei and Options

The Nature of Waves

Wave Properties

Refraction of Light

Photons

Lasers

Nuclear Decay

Particles and Nuclear Structure

Nuclear Energy

Magnetic Fields

Electromagnetic Induction

Option A: Alternating Currents

Option B: Medical Physics

Option C: The Physics of Sports

Option D: Energy and the Environment

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Component 1: Newtonian PhysicsWritten exam2h 15m100 marks31.25%
Component 2: Electricity and the UniverseWritten exam2h100 marks31.25%
Component 3: Light, Nuclei and OptionsWritten exam2h 15m120 marks37.5%
Practical EndorsementNon-exam assessment——Pass/fail

Course aims & skills

Eduqas A Level Physics builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • recall scientific facts, terms, definitions and units
  • apply knowledge and understanding to unfamiliar situations
  • interpret, analyse and evaluate experimental data
  • plan investigations and evaluate methods and conclusions
  • carry out the required practicals and describe the techniques
  • use and rearrange equations, and work with significant figures
  • process data with appropriate maths skills
  • construct and read graphs, tables and diagrams
  • build and communicate evidence-based scientific arguments

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