A Level Physics 9702 is a qualification offered by the Cambridge International Examinations board. It is a two-year course, typically taken by students aged 16-19, that provides an in-depth study of the principles of physics and their applications. The syllabus covers topics such as mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Successful completion of the course can lead to a range of university and career opportunities, including physics, engineering, and science-related fields.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Phyiscs 9702 syllabus for 2022, 2023 and 2024
Cambridge International AS & A Level Phyiscs 9702 Paper 1
- Multiple Choice 1 hour 15 minutes
- 40 marks
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.
- Externally assessed
- 31% of the AS Level
- 15.5% of the A Level
AS Level subject content
Topic 1: Physical quantities and units
Topic 2: Kinematics
Topic 4: Forces, density and pressure
Topic 5: Work, energy and power
Topic 6: Deformation of solids
Topic 8: Superposition
Topic 10: D.C. circuits
Topic 11: Particle physics
Cambridge International AS & A Level Phyiscs 9702 Paper 2
- AS Level Structured Questions 1 hour 15 minutes
- 60 marks
- Structured questions
- Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.
- Externally assessed
- 46% of the AS Level
- 23% of the A Level
AS Level subject content
Topic 1: Physical quantities and units
Topic 2: Kinematics
Topic 4: Forces, density and pressure
Topic 5: Work, energy and power
Topic 6: Deformation of solids
Topic 8: Superposition
Topic 10: D.C. circuits
Topic 11: Particle physics
Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics 9702 Paper 4
- A Level Structured Questions 2 hour
- 100 marks
- Structured questions
- Questions are based on the A Level syllabus content; knowledge of material from the AS Level syllabus content will be required.
- Externally assessed
- 38.5% of the A Level
A Level subject content
Topic 12: Motion in a circle
Topic 15: Ideal gases
Topic 16: Thermodynamics
Topic 21: Alternating currents
Topic 23: Nuclear physics
Topic 24: Medical physics
Topic 25: Astronomy and cosmology