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Physics

Spec 0625

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

Motion, forces and energy

Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Motion

Mass and weight

Density

Forces

Momentum

Energy, work and power

Pressure

Thermal physics

Kinetic particle model of matter

Thermal properties and temperature

Transfer of thermal energy

Waves

General properties of waves

Light

Electromagnetic spectrum

Sound

Electricity and magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism

Electrical quantities

Electric circuits

Electrical safety

Electromagnetic effects

Nuclear physics

The nuclear model of the atom

Radioactivity

Space physics

The Earth and the Solar System

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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