Free A-Level Physics practice
A-Level Physics Questions by Topic
Practise A-Level Physics one topic at a time with free exam-style questions, including multiple-choice and longer written questions. The collection is organised around AQA A-Level Physics, with core topic practice also useful for students studying Edexcel or OCR.
Try it in a simulation: See an idea before tackling the questions. Browse the free A-Level Physics simulations, make a prediction and test it, then return here for exam practice.
AQA A-Level Physics Paper 1 Questions by Topic
Core Year 1 and Paper 1 topics, including practical skills, particles, mechanics, electricity and waves.
Particles and Radiation
Particles, antiparticles, photons, radiation, quantum phenomena and the photoelectric effect.
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Mechanics and Materials
Motion, forces, energy, momentum, material properties, SHM and circular motion.
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AQA A-Level Physics Paper 2 Questions by Topic
Thermal physics, fields, capacitors and nuclear physics.
Fields and Capacitors
Gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, induction and capacitors.
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AQA A-Level Physics Paper 3 Questions by Topic
Practical skills plus the AQA Paper 3 optional topics.
How to Use A-Level Physics Questions by Topic
Choose one topic at a time and attempt the questions before looking at the solutions. Mark your work carefully, identify the physics ideas or method marks you missed, then retry similar questions until the method becomes secure.
- Choose a weak topic. Start with the area where you are losing the most marks.
- Attempt the questions independently. Avoid checking the solution too early.
- Review your mistakes. Focus on both the physics and the structure of your working.
- Repeat before moving on. Return to the topic until you can solve similar questions confidently.
A-Level Physics Topics Covered
These questions cover mechanics and materials, particles and radiation, electricity, waves, thermal physics, fields and capacitors, nuclear physics, practical skills and the AQA Paper 3 options. The core topics are also useful for students studying Edexcel or OCR A-Level Physics.
Which exam board are these questions for?
The collection is organised around AQA A-Level Physics. Many of the core topics are also useful for Edexcel and OCR students.
Should I use questions by topic or full past papers?
Use questions by topic while strengthening individual areas. Move to complete past papers when you are ready to practise timing, paper structure and switching between topics.
Are solutions included?
Yes. The topic resources are designed to be used with accompanying worked material so you can check both the final answer and the method.