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Key Facts: AS-Level Physics Exam
A-E
AS grading scale
Ofqual
2 papers
Written exam papers
AQA 7407 specification
1.5 hours
Per paper duration
AQA, Edexcel, OCR timetables
70 marks
Typical paper mark total
AQA 7407 specification
Year 12
Standalone one-year qualification
Ofqual 2015 reforms
40 percent
Minimum maths content
Ofqual subject content
12
Required practicals at full A-Level (6 at AS-level)
AQA 7407 specification
100
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AQA, Edexcel and OCR AS-Level Physics is a one-year Year 12 qualification assessed through two 1.5-hour written papers. Content spans measurements, particles, waves, mechanics, materials, and electricity, with required practical techniques tested across both papers on the 2026 series.
Sample AS-Level Physics Practice Questions
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1Which of the following is NOT an SI base unit?
2Express the joule in SI base units.
3The prefix 'femto' represents which power of ten?
4A length is recorded as 0.04560 m. How many significant figures does this value have?
5A student repeatedly measures a current and gets values clustered tightly around 1.45 A, but the true value is 1.50 A. The measurements are best described as:
6Which of these is an example of a systematic error?
7A length is measured as L = 2.40 m with absolute uncertainty 0.02 m. What is the percentage uncertainty?
8Two lengths A = (5.20 +/- 0.05) cm and B = (3.10 +/- 0.05) cm are added. What is the absolute uncertainty in A + B?
9The resistance is R = V/I where V has 3% uncertainty and I has 2% uncertainty. The percentage uncertainty in R is:
10A pendulum has period T measured with 1% uncertainty. The acceleration of free fall g is found from g = 4 pi^2 L / T^2 where L has 0.5% uncertainty. The percentage uncertainty in g is:
About the AS-Level Physics Exam
AS-Level Physics is a standalone Year 12 qualification offered by AQA (7407), Edexcel/Pearson (8PH0) and OCR (H156). It covers measurements and errors, particles and radiation, waves, mechanics and materials, and electricity, and is assessed through two written papers with required practical apparatus knowledge embedded throughout.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours total (2 x 1.5 hour papers)
Passing Score
Grade E is the minimum pass, Grades A-E count as a pass
Exam Fee
£50-£90 per subject (school-set entry fee) (AQA, Edexcel (Pearson), OCR)
AS-Level Physics Exam Content Outline
Measurements and their errors
SI base units (kg, m, s, A, K, mol, cd), derived units, prefixes femto to peta, significant figures, random vs systematic error, precision vs accuracy, absolute, fractional and percentage uncertainty, combining uncertainties, log graphs for power laws
Particles and radiation
Atomic structure, isotopes, atomic mass unit, alpha/beta/gamma decay equations, antimatter, quarks and leptons, hadrons (baryons and mesons), conservation laws, four fundamental interactions, photoelectric effect, atomic energy levels, wave-particle duality and de Broglie wavelength
Waves
Progressive vs stationary waves, transverse vs longitudinal, v = f-lambda, coherence and phase, superposition and interference, Young's double slit, diffraction grating, polarisation, refraction and Snell's law, critical angle and total internal reflection, optical fibres with material and modal dispersion, stationary waves on strings, harmonics, resonance
Mechanics and materials
Scalars and vectors, equilibrium, moments and centre of mass, suvat kinematics, projectile motion, Newton's laws, momentum and impulse, elastic and inelastic collisions, work, energy, power, efficiency, density, Hooke's law, elastic potential energy, stress, strain, Young modulus, stress-strain curves, brittle vs ductile materials
Electricity
Current and charge, drift velocity, potential difference, resistance, Ohm's law, I-V characteristics for filament lamp, diode, thermistor and LDR, resistivity, series and parallel circuits, power, EMF and internal resistance, potential dividers, alternating current, peak and rms values, transformers
Further mechanics (circular motion)
Angular speed, period and frequency relationships, centripetal acceleration and force, conical pendulum (board-dependent inclusion at AS-level)
Required practicals and apparatus
Vernier callipers and micrometer use, oscilloscope V/div and time/div readings, determining resistivity of a wire, measuring Young modulus, I-V characteristics, stationary waves on a string, Young's double slit, measuring g by free-fall or pendulum, uncertainty propagation
How to Pass the AS-Level Physics Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grade E is the minimum pass, Grades A-E count as a pass
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours total (2 x 1.5 hour papers)
- Exam fee: £50-£90 per subject (school-set entry fee)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which exam boards offer AS-Level Physics?
AS-Level Physics is offered by AQA (7407), Edexcel/Pearson (8PH0) and OCR (H156 Physics A and H157 Physics B Advancing Physics). All boards follow the Ofqual subject content but differ on practical assessment style and paper structure.
How is AS-Level Physics assessed?
AS-Level Physics is assessed through two written papers of approximately 1.5 hours each, typically 70-80 marks per paper. Required practicals are tested through written questions; there is no separate practical endorsement at AS-level (the endorsement is A-level only).
Does AS-Level Physics count towards an A-Level?
Since the 2015 reforms in England, AS-Level Physics is a standalone qualification that no longer counts towards the full A-Level. The full A-Level (AQA 7408, Edexcel 9PH0, OCR H556) is examined linearly at the end of Year 13.
How is AS-Level Physics graded?
AS-Levels are graded A-E (no A*). UCAS tariff points are awarded for AS grades but are lower than A-Level points. Grade E is the minimum pass.
What maths is needed for AS-Level Physics?
At least 40 percent of marks across AS Physics assess maths skills at GCSE higher tier and above. Logarithms, trigonometry, rearranging equations, vectors and percentage uncertainty are core requirements; co-studying AS or A-Level Mathematics is strongly recommended.