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A 126-minute, about 88-mark diagnostic (about 35% of a full A-level) in three parts that mirror the three AQA papers. It covers every unit, from measurement and mechanics to fields, nuclear physics, astrophysics, medical physics and the extension options, and gives you a predicted grade and a topic-by-topic study plan.
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The same sections, timing and tools as the real A-Level Physics.
| 2 | Part 2: Paper 2 content≈ 168 s a question | 15 | 42 min | ScientificReference |
| 3 | Part 3: Practical skills and extension topics≈ 3 min 30 s a question | 12 | 42 min | ScientificReference |
1Part 1: Paper 1 content
18 questions · 42 min · ≈ 140 s a question
2Part 2: Paper 2 content
15 questions · 42 min · ≈ 168 s a question
3Part 3: Practical skills and extension topics
12 questions · 42 min · ≈ 3 min 30 s a question
This test is about 35% of a full A-level (126 minutes, about 88 marks). It is set in three timed parts that mirror the three AQA 7408 papers, and it samples every unit of the course. Use it at the start of your preparation: your results give a predicted grade and a topic-by-topic study plan.
| Part | Time | Marks | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Paper 1 content | 42 min | about 30 | 9 multiple-choice + structured questions on measurement, mechanics, materials, electricity, waves, quantum and particle physics, circular motion and SHM |
| 2 – Paper 2 content | 42 min | about 30 | 9 multiple-choice + structured questions on thermal physics, gases, gravitational and electric fields, capacitors, magnetism and induction, nuclear physics |
| 3 – Practical skills and extensions | 42 min | about 28 | Practical and data analysis (uncertainties, graphs, method evaluation) plus short questions on astrophysics and cosmology, medical imaging and one option topic |
Aim for about 1.4 minutes per mark. For each 9-question multiple-choice block, allow about 12 minutes and move on if you are stuck. Come back at the end.
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