WJEC AS/A Level Physics Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Physics past papers & mark schemes. Units 1–5 including practical exam. Mechanics, electricity, waves, and fields. 93 resources.
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Summer 2023
8 filesAS/A Level Physics – Unit 1: Written: Motion, Energy and Matter – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 2: Written: Electricity and Light – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 3: Written: Oscillations and Nuclei – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 4: Written: Fields and Options – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 1: Written: Motion, Energy and Matter – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 2: Written: Electricity and Light – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 3: Written: Oscillations and Nuclei – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 4: Written: Fields and Options – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
8 filesAS/A Level Physics – Unit 4: Written: Fields and Options – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 3: Written: Oscillations and Nuclei – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 3: Written: Oscillations and Nuclei – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 4: Written: Fields and Options – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 1: Written: Motion, Energy and Matter – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 2: Written: Electricity and Light – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 1: Written: Motion, Energy and Matter – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 2: Written: Electricity and Light – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
7 filesAS/A Level Physics – Unit 1: Written: Motion, Energy and Matter – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 2: Written: Electricity and Light – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 1: Written: Motion, Energy and Matter – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 2: Written: Electricity and Light – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 3: Written: Oscillations and Nuclei – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 4: Written: Fields and Options – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Physics – Unit 3: Written: Oscillations and Nuclei – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
WJEC A Level Physics: Mechanics, Waves, Fields, and a Standalone Practical Assessment
Exam Paper Structure
Motion, Energy and Matter (AS)
Electricity and Light (AS)
Oscillations and Nuclei (A2)
Fields and Options (A2)
Practical Examination (A2)
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | WJEC A Level Physics |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level) / A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 4 written exams + 1 practical exam |
| Tiers | None |
| Number Of Papers | 5 |
| Exam Duration | Varies by unit |
| Total Marks | Varies by unit |
| Calculator Status | Calculator permitted |
| Total Resources | 93 |
Key Topics in Physics
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Calculate | Determine a numerical answer, showing substitution and working |
| Explain | Give physical reasons linking cause and effect |
| Describe | State the key features of a phenomenon, process, or experiment |
| Determine | Find a value from given data, a graph, or other information |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 78–88% |
| A | 68–77% |
| B | 58–67% |
| C | 48–57% |
| D | 38–47% |
| E | 28–37% |
⚠️ Boundaries vary by session. Check WJEC’s website for exact figures.
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