Past papers are the most reliable guide to how Cambridge examines 9702. This page explains the paper structure, lets you browse our library by session, and shows how to practise efficiently by topic.
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| Paper | Title | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Choice | 1 h 15 min | 40 | 31% of AS · 15.5% of A Level |
| 2 | AS Level Structured Questions | 1 h 15 min | 60 | 46% of AS · 23% of A Level |
| 3 | Advanced Practical Skills | 2 h | 40 | 23% of AS · 11.5% of A Level |
| 4 | A Level Structured Questions | 2 h | 100 | 38.5% of A Level |
| 5 | Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 1 h 15 min | 30 | 11.5% of A Level |
AS Level = Papers 1, 2 and 3. Full A Level = all five papers, taken in one series or staged over two years.
Codes explained: 9702/42/M/J/23 = Physics 9702, Paper 4 variant 2, May/June 2023. Sessions: F/M (February/March), M/J (May/June), O/N (October/November). Variants of the same paper are of equivalent demand, so every variant is valid practice.
From March 2026, Cambridge introduced a more accessible question-paper layout. The content, demand and question types are unchanged, but newer papers may look different from older ones.
Full papers test stamina; topical practice fixes weaknesses. Kambridge Topicals generates a PDF of 9702 questions for a single topic, such as electric fields, oscillations or quantum physics, in chronological order, with mark schemes after the questions or interleaved.
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Are the latest papers available immediately? Cambridge releases past papers to the public some time after each series. Check the official page for the newest releases.
What is the difference between AS and A Level? AS consists of Papers 1, 2 and 3. The full A Level adds Papers 4 and 5.
Which variant should I do? Any. Variants are of equivalent demand, so do all of them for more practice.
Sources: Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics 9702 syllabus for examination in 2025–2027: assessment overview and routes. Accessible-layout note: Cambridge 9702 past papers page (link above).
