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Cambridge A Level ยท 9702 ยท Paper 2 ยท AS structured questions

Physics 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011 past paper

Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) Paper 2 (AS structured questions), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2011: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 6 questions worth 60 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
6
Marks
60
Grade A from
37
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 9702_w11_qp_23 ยท 9702_w11_ms_23

Grade thresholds for 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 60). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

ABCDE
37330021

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Kinematics220
Deformation of solids113
Electricity110
Physical quantities and units19
Waves18

Questions in 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011

  1. Question 1Physical quantities and units ยท 9 marks

    (a) Distinguish between scalars and vectors. (b) Underline all the vector quantities in the list below. acceleration kinetic energy momentum power weight (c) A force of 7.5 N acts at 40ยฐ to the horizontal, as shown in Fig. โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2Kinematics ยท 10 marks

    For Examinerโ€™s Use 2 The variation with time t of velocity v of a car is shown in Fig. โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Deformation of solids ยท 13 marks

    For Examinerโ€™s Use 3 (a) Define the terms (i) power, (ii) the Young modulus. (b) A crane is used to lift heavy objects, as shown in Fig. 3.1. motor cable object of mass 1800 kg ground Fig. 3.1 The motor โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Electricity ยท 10 marks

    For Examinerโ€™s Use 4 (a) Distinguish between potential difference (p.d.) and electromotive force (e.m.f.) in terms of energy transformations. (b) Two cells A and B are connected in series with a resistor R of resistance 5.5 ฮฉ, as shown in โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Waves ยท 8 marks

    For Examinerโ€™s Use 5 (a) By reference to vibrations of the points on a wave and to its direction of energy transfer, distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves. (b) Describe what is meant by a polarised wave. (c) The โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6Kinematics ยท 10 marks

    For Examinerโ€™s Use 6 Two horizontal metal plates are separated by distance d in a vacuum. A potential difference V is applied across the plates, as shown in Fig. โ€ฆ

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (9702_w11_ms_23), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011?
37 marks out of 60.
Which topics came up in 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011?
Mostly Kinematics, Deformation of solids, Electricity. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 9702/23 Oct/Nov 2011?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.