Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) past papers and mark schemes
Cambridge International publishes recent 9702 papers and mark schemes on its website, with specimen papers for the current syllabus. AS Level is Papers 1, 2 and 3; the full A Level adds Papers 4 and 5. Paper 3 is a lab-based practical and Paper 5 is a written planning and analysis paper.
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Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) papers by series
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2022 specimen (new syllabus)
- Paper 1Question paper
- Paper 2Question paper
- Paper 3Question paper
- Paper 4Question paper
- Paper 5Question paper
June 2024
- Paper 11Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 21Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 31Question paper
- Paper 41Question paperMark scheme
- Paper 51Question paperMark scheme
- Both papersExaminer report
June 2023
- Paper 31Mark scheme
Source: official Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) past papers. All papers are © their publisher.
Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) paper structure
| Paper | Questions or marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Multiple Choice | 40 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Paper 2: AS Level Structured Questions | 60 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Paper 3: Advanced Practical Skills | 40 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper 4: A Level Structured Questions | 100 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper 5: Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 30 marks | 1 hour 15 minutes |
Weightings in the full A Level: Paper 1 15.5%, Paper 2 23%, Paper 3 11.5%, Paper 4 38.5% and Paper 5 11.5%. Paper numbers such as 42 mean Paper 4, variant 2. Each paper starts with a page of data and formulae.
Tips for Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) papers
- Paper 4 is the biggest single paper: practise full timed papers, not just topics.
- Papers 3 and 5 test practical skills. Practise uncertainties, graphs and planning questions from the start of the course.
- Use the data and formulae page while you practise, so you know what is given and what to learn.
- Read the examiner reports: they show the exact wording that earns definition marks.
Frequently asked questions
What does 9702 Paper 42 mean?
Paper 4, variant 2. Cambridge sets several variants of each paper for different time zones.
Which papers are AS and which are A Level?
AS Level is Papers 1, 2 and 3. The full A Level is all five papers.
Is a formula sheet provided in 9702?
Yes. Each paper begins with a page of data and formulae. It does not list every relationship, so learn the rest.
Where are older 9702 papers?
Cambridge publishes recent series openly; schools can download more from the School Support Hub.