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A-Level Physics

AQA 7408 · Mechanics, Waves, Electricity, Fields, Nuclear

120
Minutes
20
Questions
37,000
Learners
~80% (Grade E)
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
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Confirm board
AQA 7408 is most common; OCR (A) H556 and Edexcel 9PH0 are alternatives. All cover the same core content.
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Cover core + options
Core: Particles & radiation · Waves · Mechanics & materials · Electricity · Periodic motion · Thermal · Fields · Nuclear. Pick one optional topic (Astrophysics, Medical, Engineering, Turning Points, or Electronics).
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Required practicals
12 required practicals across the spec. Practical endorsement is Pass/Fail; up to 15% of theory marks test understanding.
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Three papers
Paper 1 + Paper 2: core. Paper 3: practical skills + chosen option. 2 hours each.
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Maths is half the battle
About 40% of A-Level Physics marks are mathematical. Rearranging equations and using exponential/log functions matter as much as physics concepts.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Mechanics & materials
25%5 questions
02Waves
20%4 questions
03Electricity
20%4 questions
04Fields (gravitational, electric, magnetic)
20%4 questions
05Nuclear & particle physics
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Competitive study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Spend the first week entirely on your weakest topic — momentum follows confidence.
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Previous-year papers are the single highest-ROI study tool. Treat them as gospel.
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Strict time per question. Most failures are time-management failures, not knowledge failures.
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For GS: daily current affairs reading is non-negotiable — even 15 minutes compounds.