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A-Level Physics Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 1): Density, Forces, Quarks
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE A-LEVEL PHYSICS (9702) PAPER 1
Written to the Cambridge 9702 syllabus (2025-2027): Paper 1 Multiple Choice, 40 marks, 1 h 15 min (40 four-choice items, AS content); plus Paper 2 AS structured (60), Paper 3 practical (40), Paper 4 A Level structured (100) and Paper 5 planning (30). This is a Paper 1 drilling mock: 6 questions demonstrating the 40-mark core concepts, with answers and techniques.
What is in A-Level Physics (9702) Paper 1?
Direct answer: Paper 1 Multiple Choice, 40 marks, 1 h 15 min (40 four-choice items, AS content).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) | 40 four-choice items, 40 marks | AS Level 29% | 1 h 15 min |
| Paper 4 (A Level Structured) | Structured questions, 100 marks | A Level 38% | 2 hours |
A-Level Physics Paper 1 drilling technique: 40 questions in 1 h 15 min is about 2 min each. Formulas: rho = m/V, F = ma, W = Fd, T = 1/f; watch unit conversions (g/cm^3 to kg/m^3 multiplies by 1000).
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 9702 structure (Paper 1, 40 marks) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Every numeric answer was recomputed programmatically.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) | AS Level 29% | about 2 min per question | all AS content |
| Paper 4 (A Level Structured) | A Level 38% | about 12 min per question | AS + A2 content |
How are density units converted?
Direct answer: 1 g/cm^3 = 1000 kg/m^3; so 2 g/cm^3 = 2000 kg/m^3.
Paper 1: concept drilling (6 demonstrated)
Formulas plus unit conversion; know the quark composition.
Question 1 (7 marks)
Mass 4 g and volume 2 cm^3. Find the density in SI units.
Question 2 (7 marks)
A 6 kg object accelerates at 3 m/s^2. Find the resultant force.
Question 3 (7 marks)
A 20 N force moves an object 1.5 m along its direction. Find the work done.
Question 4 (6 marks)
A wave has frequency 50 Hz. Find its period.
Question 5 (7 marks)
State the three quarks that make up a proton.
Question 6 (6 marks)
Explain the role of the strong nuclear force in the nucleus.
Which three quarks make up a proton?
Direct answer: uud (up, up, down).
Paper 1 answers
Question 1
rho = m / V = 4 / 2 = 2 g/cm^3 = 2000 kg/m^3 (7).
Question 2
F = ma = 6 x 3 = 18 N (7).
Question 3
W = F x d = 20 x 1.5 = 30 J (7).
Question 4
T = 1 / f = 1 / 50 = 0.02 s (6).
Question 5
A proton is made of uud (up, up, down) (7).
Question 6
The strong force attracts protons and neutrons at very short range, overcoming electrostatic repulsion and keeping the nucleus stable (6).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: density and unit conversion, Newton’s second law, work, wave period, quark composition and the strong force.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density unit not converted | 2 kg/m^3 | 2 g/cm^3 = 2000 kg/m^3 | 2000 kg/m^3 |
| Period/frequency inverted | T = 50 | T = 1/f | 0.02 s |
| Wrong quark composition | udd | proton = uud | uud |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 1 h 15 min at the 40-question pace (this mock demonstrates 6 core items).
Mark it: check formulas and unit conversions.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming to finish inside 1 hour.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log answers with unit-conversion or quark errors; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 2 structured questions.
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
What is in A-Level Physics 9702 Paper 1?
Multiple choice, 40 marks, 1 h 15 min, 40 four-choice items covering AS content.
How are density units converted?
1 g/cm^3 = 1000 kg/m^3.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge A-Level Physics 9702 syllabus (2025-2027) | Confirm the Paper 1-5 marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-alevel-physics-9702-paper-2-mock-2027/ | A-Level Physics Paper 2 drilling mock |
Related: practice area · A-Level Physics Paper 2 drilling mock
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