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AQA A Level Physics
AQA A-level Physics (7408). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 7408
- Board
- AQA
- Qualification
- A Level
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official AQA document for AQA A-level Physics (7408), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for AQA A Level Physics (7408) only.
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- Topic 1
Measurements and their errors
Covers Use of SI units and their prefixes, Limitation of physical measurements, Estimation of physical quantities
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- Topic 2
Particles and radiation
Covers Particles, Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena
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- Topic 3
Waves
Covers Progressive and stationary waves, Refraction, diffraction and interference
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- Topic 4
Mechanics and materials
Covers Force, energy and momentum, Materials
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- Topic 5
Electricity
Covers Current electricity
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- Topic 6
Further mechanics and thermal physics
Covers Periodic motion, Thermal physics
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- Topic 7
Fields and their consequences
Covers Fields, Gravitational fields, Electric fields, Capacitance, Magnetic fields
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- Topic 8
Nuclear physics
Covers Radioactivity
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- Topic 9
Astrophysics
Covers Telescopes, Classification of stars, Cosmology
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- Topic 10
Medical physics
Covers Physics of the eye, Physics of the ear, Biological measurement, Non-ionising imaging, X-ray imaging, Radionuclide imaging and therapy
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- Topic 11
Engineering physics
Covers Rotational dynamics, Thermodynamics and engines
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- Topic 12
Turning points in physics
Covers The discovery of the electron, Wave-particle duality, Special relativity
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- Topic 13
Electronics
Covers Discrete semiconductor devices, Analogue and digital signals, Analogue signal processing, Operational amplifier, Digital signal processing, Data communication systems
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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Source: AQA – official A-level Physics (7408) specification, live subject-content pages — For first teaching 2015. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- AQA A Level Physics
- Spec code
- 7408
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Iftikhar Azeemi · Hassan
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 44 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- AQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 7408 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official AQA specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
AQA A-level Physics (7408)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
We've ensured that the AS and A-level are fully co-teachable. The AS exams include similar questions to those in the A-level, with less difficulty. We've provided five optional topics as part of the full A-level course so students can focus on their areas of interest: Astrophysics, Medical physics, Turning points in physics, Engineering physics, Electronics.
The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.
First teaching September 2015. Sections 3.1-3.5 (Measurements and their errors; Particles and radiation; Waves; Mechanics and materials; Electricity) are shared with the co-teachable AS Physics (7407) and are typically taught in year 1. Sections 3.6-3.8 (Further mechanics and thermal physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear physics) are A-level only, typically taught in year 2. Students also study one of five optional A-level-only topics chosen by their centre: Astrophysics, Medical physics, Engineering physics, Turning points in physics, or Electronics. Assessed across three written papers plus separately-certificated practical endorsement based on 12 required practical activities.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7408/1: Paper 1 | 2h | 85 | 34% | Written exam |
| 7408/2: Paper 2 | 2h | 85 | 34% | Written exam |
| 7408/3: Paper 3 | 2h | 80 | 32% | Written exam |
Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official AQA specification-at-a-glance page: linear, not tiered, three written papers. Paper 1 (sections 1-5 plus 6.1 Periodic motion): 2h/85marks/34% of A-level – 60 marks short/long answer, 25 marks multiple choice. Paper 2 (sections 6.2 Thermal Physics, 7 and 8, assuming knowledge from 1-6.1): 2h/85marks/34% – 60 marks short/long answer, 25 marks multiple choice. Paper 3 (Section A compulsory practical skills and data analysis, 45 marks; Section B one optional topic chosen from Astrophysics/Medical physics/Engineering physics/Turning points in physics/Electronics, 35 marks): 2h/80marks/32%. Total 250 marks. First teaching September 2015, first A-level assessment June 2017.
Questions about this course
How is AQA Physics (7408) assessed?
AQA Physics (7408) is assessed through: 7408/1 (Paper 1) — 2h, 85 marks, 34% of the qualification; 7408/2 (Paper 2) — 2h, 85 marks, 34% of the qualification; 7408/3 (Paper 3) — 2h, 80 marks, 32% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does AQA A Level Physics (7408) cover?
13 topics in the current syllabus: Measurements and their errors; Particles and radiation; Waves; Mechanics and materials; Electricity; Further mechanics and thermal physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear physics; Astrophysics; Medical physics; Engineering physics; Turning points in physics; Electronics. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for AQA A Level Physics (7408)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA A Level Physics (7408) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free AQA A Level Physics (7408) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 44 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
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