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Physics

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Free CIE IGCSE Physics revision for Core and Extended tier: 6,025 exam-style questions and past papers from 2019–2024 with mark schemes.

1 Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.2 Motion

1.3 Mass and weight

1.4 Density

1.5 Forces

1.6 Momentum

1.7 Energy, work and power

1.8 Pressure

2 Thermal physics

2.1 Kinetic particle model of matter

2.2 Thermal properties and temperature

2.3 Transfer of thermal energy

3 Waves

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2 Light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

3.4 Sound

4 Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2 Electrical quantities

4.3 Electric circuits

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5 Electromagnetic effects

5 Nuclear physics

5.1 The nuclear model of the atom

5.2 Radioactivity

6 Space physics

6.1 The Earth and the Solar System

6.2 Stars and the Universe

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core)Written exam45m40 marks30%
Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended)Written exam45m40 marks30%
Paper 3: Theory (Core)Written exam1h 15m80 marks50%
Paper 4: Theory (Extended)Written exam1h 15m80 marks50%
Paper 5: Practical TestWritten exam (practical)1h 15m40 marks20%
Paper 6: Alternative to PracticalWritten exam1h40 marks20%

Course aims & skills

CIE IGCSE Physics builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Recall and apply physics formulae and equations
  • Interpret and plot graphs of physical quantities
  • Plan and carry out practical investigations safely
  • Analyse and evaluate experimental data and identify sources of error
  • Apply knowledge of physics to unfamiliar and real-world contexts
  • Solve quantitative problems using mathematical skills
  • Use scientific vocabulary, symbols and units correctly
  • Draw evidence-based conclusions and evaluate experimental methods
  • Communicate scientific explanations clearly and logically

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