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

Physics 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012 past paper

Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) Paper 2 (AS structured questions), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2012: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 7 questions worth 60 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
7
Marks
60
Grade A from
34
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 9702_w12_qp_22 · 9702_w12_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012

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
34280014

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Deformation of solids214
Forces, density and pressure110
Electricity110
Particle physics110
Dynamics18
Superposition18

Questions in 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012

  1. Question 1Forces, density and pressure · 10 marks

    a e s Use 1 (a) The drag force D on an object of cross-sectional area A, moving with a speed v through a fluid of density ρ, is given by …

  2. Question 2Dynamics · 8 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 2 (a) State Newton’s second law. (b) A ball of mass 65 g hits a wall with a velocity of …

  3. Question 3Deformation of solids · 5 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 3 (a) With reference to the arrangement of atoms, distinguish between metals, polymers and amorphous solids. metals: polymers: amorphous solids: (b) On Fig. 3.1, sketch the variation with extension x of force F to distinguish between a …

  4. Question 4Superposition · 8 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 4 Fig. 4.1 shows an arrangement for producing stationary waves in a tube that is closed at one end. loudspeaker tube signal generator Fig. 4.1 (a) Explain how waves from the loudspeaker produce stationary waves in the …

  5. Question 5Electricity · 10 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 5 Fig. 5.1 shows …

  6. Question 6Deformation of solids · 9 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 6 (a) State Hooke’s law. (b) A spring is attached to a support and hangs vertically, as shown in Fig. 6.1. An object M of mass 0.41 kg is attached to the lower end of the spring. …

  7. Question 7Particle physics · 10 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 7 A nuclear reaction between two helium nuclei produces a second isotope of helium, two protons and 13.8 MeV of energy. The reaction is represented by the following equation. 3 2He + 3 2He He …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (9702_w12_ms_22), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012?
34 marks out of 60.
Which topics came up in 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012?
Mostly Deformation of solids, Forces, density and pressure, Electricity. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 9702/22 Oct/Nov 2012?
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.