中文（繁體）
中文（简体）
English
A-Level Physics Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 2): Kinematics, Waves, Electricity
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE A-LEVEL PHYSICS (9702) PAPER 2
Written to the Cambridge 9702 syllabus (2025-2027): Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions, 60 marks, 1 h 15 min (AS content). Also Paper 1 MCQ (40), Paper 3 practical (40), Paper 4 A Level structured (100) and Paper 5 planning (30). This is a Paper 2 drilling mock: 6 questions for 60 marks with answers and techniques.
What is in A-Level Physics (9702) Paper 2?
Direct answer: Paper 2 AS Level structured questions, 60 marks, 1 h 15 min, covering AS content.
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (AS Structured Questions) | Structured questions, 60 marks | AS Level 43% | 1 h 15 min |
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) | 40 four-choice items, 40 marks | AS Level 29% | 1 h 15 min |
A-Level Physics Paper 2 drilling technique: show formula, substitution and units; waves use f = 1/T and v = f x lambda; keep stationary (nodes/antinodes) and progressive waves apart. Series resistances add, parallel use reciprocals.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 9702 structure (Paper 2 AS structured, 60 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 2 (AS Structured Questions) | AS Level 43% | about 12 min per question | kinematics, waves, electricity |
| Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) | AS Level 29% | about 2 min per question | all AS content |
How is wave frequency found?
Direct answer: f = 1/T; a period of 4 ms gives f = 250 Hz.
Paper 2: structured drilling (6 questions, 60 marks)
Show formula, substitution and units; use f = 1/T for waves.
Question 1 (10 marks)
An object moves with initial velocity 5 m/s and acceleration 2 m/s^2 for 3 s. Find the final velocity.
Question 2 (10 marks)
A 4 kg object moves at 5 m/s. Find its kinetic energy.
Question 3 (10 marks)
A wave has a period of 4 ms. Find its frequency.
Question 4 (10 marks)
A 6 ohm and a 3 ohm resistor are in series. Find the total resistance.
Question 5 (10 marks)
Explain the conditions for coherent wave sources.
Question 6 (10 marks)
Explain the difference between a stationary wave and a progressive wave.
Stationary vs progressive wave?
Direct answer: a stationary wave transfers no energy and has nodes/antinodes; a progressive wave transfers energy with uniform amplitude.
Paper 2 answers
Question 1
v = u + at = 5 + 2×3 = 11 m/s (10).
Question 2
KE = 0.5mv^2 = 0.5 x 4 x 25 = 50 J (10).
Question 3
f = 1/T = 1 / (4×10^-3) = 250 Hz (10).
Question 4
Series resistances add: R = 6 + 3 = 9 ohm (10).
Question 5
Coherent sources must have the same frequency (5) and a constant phase difference (5).
Question 6
A stationary wave transfers no energy and has nodes and antinodes (5); a progressive wave transfers energy with uniform amplitude (5).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: kinematics, kinetic energy, waves and frequency, series resistance, coherent sources and stationary waves.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series as parallel | R = 1/(6+3) | Series adds: R = 6+3 | 9 ohm |
| Frequency as period | f = 4 ms | f = 1/T | 250 Hz |
| Stationary as progressive | Stationary transfers energy | Stationary transfers none, has nodes | nodes + antinodes |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 1 h 15 min on all 6 questions with no references.
Mark it: check the three-layer working and units.
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 missing formulas or units; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 1 multiple choice.
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 2?
AS Level structured questions, 60 marks, 1 h 15 min, covering AS content (kinematics, waves, electricity, particles).
How is wave frequency found?
f = 1/T, where T is the period.
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-4-mock-2027/ | A-Level Physics Paper 4 drilling mock |
Related: practice area · A-Level Physics Paper 4 drilling mock
Next step: find a tutor / register as a tutor
After drilling, the hard part is telling a conceptual error from a writing error. Tell us the year group, the school and your available times, and TutorZone will match you with a tutor who knows the HKEAA assessment requirements.
Demand for tutors in this subject is steady, and those who can explain the marking scheme and where marks are won are especially sought after. Register free; you pay only when a match succeeds.
