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Cambridge A Level Physics

Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus: 9702
Board: Cambridge
Qualification: A Level
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Topics and resources

76 free resources, 25 of 25 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) only.

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Practise with practice questions

AS Level

Topics 1–11. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.

AS topic 1 3 resources

Physical quantities and units

Covers Physical quantities, SI units, Errors and uncertainties, Scalars and vectors
Study guides
- Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement Read guide
Revision notes
- Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement Revise topic
Practice questions
- Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement Try questions
AS topic 2 3 resources

Kinematics

Covers Equations of motion
Study guides
- Kinematics: Equations of Motion Read guide
Revision notes
- Kinematics and Equations of Motion Revise topic
Practice questions
- Kinematics and Equations of Motion Try questions
AS topic 3 3 resources

Dynamics

Covers Momentum and Newton's laws of motion, Non-uniform motion, Linear momentum and its conservation
Study guides
- Dynamics: Newton's Laws and Momentum Read guide
Revision notes
- Dynamics, Newton Laws and Momentum Revise topic
Practice questions
- Dynamics, Newton Laws and Momentum Try questions
AS topic 4 3 resources

Forces, density and pressure

Covers Turning effects of forces, Equilibrium of forces, Density and pressure
Study guides
- Forces, Density and Pressure Read guide
Revision notes
- Forces, Density and Pressure Revise topic
Practice questions
- Forces, Density and Pressure Try questions
AS topic 5 3 resources

Work, energy and power

Covers Energy conservation, Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
Study guides
- Work, Energy and Power Read guide
Revision notes
- Work, Energy and Power Revise topic
Practice questions
- Work, Energy and Power Try questions
AS topic 6 3 resources

Deformation of solids

Covers Stress and strain, Elastic and plastic behaviour
Study guides
- Deformation of Solids: Stress, Strain and the Young Modulus Read guide
Revision notes
- Deformation of Solids Revise topic
Practice questions
- Deformation of Solids Try questions
AS topic 7 3 resources

Waves

Covers Progressive waves, Transverse and longitudinal waves, Doppler effect for sound waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, Polarisation
Study guides
- Waves: Progressive Waves, the Doppler Effect and Polarisation Read guide
Revision notes
- Waves Revise topic
Practice questions
- Waves Try questions
AS topic 8 3 resources

Superposition

Covers Stationary waves, Diffraction, Interference, The diffraction grating
Study guides
- Superposition: Stationary Waves, Diffraction and Interference Read guide
Revision notes
- Superposition Revise topic
Practice questions
- Superposition Try questions
AS topic 9 3 resources

Electricity

Covers Electric current, Potential difference and power, Resistance and resistivity
Study guides
- Electricity: Current, Potential Difference and Resistance Read guide
Revision notes
- Electricity Revise topic
Practice questions
- Electricity Try questions
AS topic 10 3 resources

D.C. circuits

Covers Practical circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, Potential dividers
Study guides
- D.C. Circuits: Kirchhoff's Laws and Potential Dividers Read guide
Revision notes
- D.C. Circuits Revise topic
Practice questions
- D.C. Circuits Try questions
AS topic 11 3 resources

Particle physics

Covers Atoms, nuclei and radiation, Fundamental particles
Study guides
- Atoms, Nuclei and Fundamental Particles Read guide
Revision notes
- Particle Physics Revise topic
Practice questions
- Particle Physics Try questions

A Level

Topics 12–25. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

A Level topic 12 3 resources

Motion in a circle

Covers Kinematics of uniform circular motion, Centripetal acceleration
Study guides
- Motion in a Circle Read guide
Revision notes
- Circular Motion Revise topic
Practice questions
- Circular Motion Try questions
A Level topic 13 3 resources

Gravitational fields

Covers Gravitational field, Gravitational force between point masses, Gravitational field of a point mass, Gravitational potential
Study guides
- Gravitational Fields Read guide
Revision notes
- Gravitational Fields Revise topic
Practice questions
- Gravitational Fields Try questions
A Level topic 14 3 resources

Temperature

Covers Thermal equilibrium, Temperature scales, Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat
Study guides
- Temperature Read guide
Revision notes
- Temperature Revise topic
Practice questions
- Temperature Try questions
A Level topic 15 3 resources

Ideal gases

Covers The mole, Equation of state, Kinetic theory of gases
Study guides
- Ideal Gases Read guide
Revision notes
- Ideal Gases Revise topic
Practice questions
- Ideal Gases Try questions
A Level topic 16 3 resources

Thermodynamics

Covers Internal energy, The first law of thermodynamics
Study guides
- Thermodynamics Read guide
Revision notes
- Thermodynamics Revise topic
Practice questions
- Thermodynamics Try questions
A Level topic 17 3 resources

Oscillations

Covers Simple harmonic oscillations, Energy in simple harmonic motion, Damped and forced oscillations, resonance
Study guides
- Oscillations Read guide
Revision notes
- Oscillations Revise topic
Practice questions
- Oscillations Try questions
A Level topic 18 3 resources

Electric fields

Covers Electric fields and field lines, Uniform electric fields, Electric force between point charges, Electric field of a point charge, Electric potential
Study guides
- Electric Fields Read guide
Revision notes
- Electric Fields Revise topic
Practice questions
- Electric Fields Try questions
A Level topic 19 3 resources

Capacitance

Covers Capacitors and capacitance, Energy stored in a capacitor, Discharging a capacitor
Study guides
- Capacitance Read guide
Revision notes
- Capacitance Revise topic
Practice questions
- Capacitance Try questions
A Level topic 20 3 resources

Magnetic fields

Covers Concept of a magnetic field, Force on a current-carrying conductor, Force on a moving charge, Magnetic fields due to currents, Electromagnetic induction
Study guides
- Magnetic Fields Read guide
Revision notes
- Magnetic Fields Revise topic
Practice questions
- Magnetic Fields Try questions
A Level topic 21 3 resources

Alternating currents

Covers Characteristics of alternating currents, Rectification and smoothing
Study guides
- Alternating Currents Read guide
Revision notes
- Alternating Currents Revise topic
Practice questions
- Alternating Currents Try questions
A Level topic 22 3 resources

Quantum physics

Covers Energy and momentum of a photon, Photoelectric effect, Wave-particle duality, Energy levels in atoms and line spectra
Study guides
- Quantum Physics Read guide
Revision notes
- Quantum Physics Revise topic
Practice questions
- Quantum Physics Try questions
A Level topic 23 3 resources

Nuclear physics

Covers Mass defect and nuclear binding energy, Radioactive decay
Study guides
- Nuclear Physics Read guide
Revision notes
- Nuclear Physics Revise topic
Practice questions
- Nuclear Physics Try questions
A Level topic 24 3 resources

Medical physics

Covers Production and use of ultrasound, Production and use of X-rays, PET scanning
Study guides
- Medical Physics Read guide
Revision notes
- Medical Physics Revise topic
Practice questions
- Medical Physics Try questions
A Level topic 25 3 resources

Astronomy and cosmology

Covers Standard candles, Stellar radii, Hubble's law and the Big Bang theory
Study guides
- Astronomy and Cosmology Read guide
Revision notes
- Astronomy and Cosmology Revise topic
Practice questions
- Astronomy and Cosmology Try questions

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Grade Thresholds and Examiner Report Past papers guide Read guide

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2025-2027 series. Verified 2026-08-18. 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: Cambridge A Level Physics
Spec code: 9702
Does Marlbridge teach it?: Yes — teachers, fees and a free trial
Are resources available?: Yes — 76 published
Is enrolment open?: Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus: Cambridge syllabus
Topic checklist: Printable 9702 checklist
Where was this verified?: 2026-08-18, official Cambridge specification
Free practice questions?: Yes — 245 self-check questions
Free 10-minute diagnostic?: Yes — AS Level content (Topics 1–11) · A Level content (Topics 12–25)

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics develops a set of transferable skills including handling data, practical problem-solving, and applying the scientific method.

The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.

Cambridge publishes 9702 as a combined AS & A Level syllabus (AS Level topics 1-11, A Level topics 12-25), the same structure as 9701 Chemistry. Marlbridge treats AS Level as a distinct qualification; AS provision is not yet an approved Marlbridge offering.

The content on this page also applies to the 2028–2030 syllabus: Cambridge states there are no significant changes which affect teaching. Read the official 2028–2030 syllabus (PDF).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Staged qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge Physics 9702
Component	Duration	Marks	Weighting	Type
Paper 1: Multiple Choice	1h 15m	40	15.5%	Written exam
Paper 2: AS Level Structured Questions	1h 15m	60	23%	Written exam
Paper 3: Advanced Practical Skills	2h	40	11.5%	Practical
Paper 4: A Level Structured Questions	2h	100	38.5%	Written exam
Paper 5: Planning, Analysis and Evaluation	1h 15m	30	11.5%	Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04. Structurally identical scheme to Chemistry 9701 – weightings are % of the full A Level; the AS-only standalone route weights Papers 1-3 at 31%/46%/23% of the AS Level instead (not modeled as a separate record here).

Questions about this course

How is Cambridge Physics (9702) assessed?

Cambridge Physics (9702) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) — 1h 15m, 40 marks, 15.5% of the qualification; Paper 2 (AS Level Structured Questions) — 1h 15m, 60 marks, 23% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Advanced Practical Skills) — 2h, 40 marks, 11.5% of the qualification; Paper 4 (A Level Structured Questions) — 2h, 100 marks, 38.5% of the qualification; Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation) — 1h 15m, 30 marks, 11.5% of the qualification. It is a staged qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04.

What topics does Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) cover?

25 topics in the current syllabus: Physical quantities and units; Kinematics; Dynamics; Forces, density and pressure; Work, energy and power; Deformation of solids; Waves; Superposition; Electricity; D.C. circuits; Particle physics; Motion in a circle; Gravitational fields; Temperature; Ideal gases; Thermodynamics; Oscillations; Electric fields; Capacitance; Magnetic fields; Alternating currents; Quantum physics; Nuclear physics; Medical physics; Astronomy and cosmology. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Are there free Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 76 free resources for this course (past-paper guidance, practice questions, revision notes, study guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Physics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Physics at Marlbridge

Tuition

Online tuition for Cambridge A Level Physics (9702)

Students taking Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702), in the AS year or the full A Level, who want live lessons from a named Physics teacher, online from anywhere or in person at the academy in Lahore.

Request a free trial class WhatsApp replies within an hour (8am–11pm Pakistan time, every day); email the same day.

Who teaches it

Listed teachers teach this board. Experience is as stated on each teacher's published profile. We confirm which teacher is available before a class is scheduled.

How classes run

Classes are taught against the 9702 syllabus: AS content (Topics 1–11) and A Level content (Topics 12–25). Between classes, students can use the free 9702 self-check questions, the two 10-minute diagnostics and the printable syllabus checklist.

Group classes: 45 to 50 minutes per class, 3 classes a week, per subject. Up to 15 students.
One-to-one: 1 hour per class. How many classes you take is up to you.
Where and when: Live online wherever you are, or in person at the academy in Lahore. Class times are agreed with you before the first class, in your own time zone; there is no fixed public timetable.

Fees

Group fees are per subject, per month. One-to-one fees are per class. The first trial class is free. Fees are billed monthly, starting once your free trial class has taken place.

Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) tuition fees by region
Region	Group, per subject per month	One-to-one, per class
Pakistan	24,000 PKR	4,000 PKR
Saudi Arabia	330 SAR	56 SAR*
United Arab Emirates	330 AED	54 AED*
Qatar	330 QAR	54 QAR*
Kuwait	27.500 KWD	4.312 KWD*
Bahrain	33.500 BHD	5.568 BHD*
Oman	34.000 OMR	5.696 OMR*
United Kingdom	75 GBP	11 GBP*
Europe	90 EUR	12 EUR*
Malaysia	353 MYR*	59 MYR*
Singapore	111 SGD*	19 SGD*
Other countries	87 USD*	15 USD

* Only the Pakistan and US dollar rates above were directly set by Marlbridge. The other regions are indicative currency conversions of the Pakistan rate (exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com: dated 2026-08-22 for the Gulf, UK and Europe rows, 2026-09-23 for Malaysia; Singapore from the XE mid-market rate dated 2026-10-05). They are not independently published regional rates, are refreshed as exchange rates move, and the exact fee is confirmed in writing before any payment. Group rates last confirmed 2026-08-20. These fees are reviewed periodically and are not guaranteed to remain unchanged. Discounts and every term: pricing page.

Topics covered

Classes are taught against the 9702 syllabus, which has these topics:

Physical quantities and units (AS)
Kinematics (AS)
Dynamics (AS)
Forces, density and pressure (AS)
Work, energy and power (AS)
Deformation of solids (AS)
Waves (AS)
Superposition (AS)
Electricity (AS)
D.C. circuits (AS)
Particle physics (AS)
Motion in a circle (A Level)
Gravitational fields (A Level)
Temperature (A Level)
Ideal gases (A Level)
Thermodynamics (A Level)
Oscillations (A Level)
Electric fields (A Level)
Capacitance (A Level)
Magnetic fields (A Level)
Alternating currents (A Level)
Quantum physics (A Level)
Nuclear physics (A Level)
Medical physics (A Level)
Astronomy and cosmology (A Level)

Sample material

Free Marlbridge material for this syllabus, so you can see how topics are explained.

Free tools for this syllabus

Questions from parents and students

How much does Cambridge A Level Physics (9702) tuition cost?

Group classes are charged per subject, per month: for example Rs 24,000 in Pakistan, 330 AED in the UAE and £75 in the UK. One-to-one classes are charged per class instead: Rs 4,000 per class in Pakistan. Every region's rates are on the pricing page. The first trial class is free.

How long are classes, and how often?

Group classes: 45 to 50 minutes per class, 3 classes a week, per subject. Groups have at most 15 students. One-to-one: 1 hour per class. How many classes you take is up to you.

When are the classes?

Class times are agreed with you before the first class, in your own time zone. There is no fixed public timetable, so tell us when you are free on the trial form.

What happens after I request a trial?

We reply to WhatsApp messages within an hour, between 8am and 11pm Pakistan time every day, and to email enquiries the same day. We match you with a specialist teacher, agree a time in your own time zone, and send the joining details.

Can my child join for the AS year only?

Yes, you can enquire for AS Level only or for the full A Level. Say which on the trial form and we will confirm what is available at the level and time you need.

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Physics at other qualifications

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