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Cambridge O Level Physics
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 5054
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- O Level
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge O Level Physics (5054), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) only.
- Learn with study guides
- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Test yourself in 10 minutes Five topic areas of the syllabus
- Self-check practice 109 questions with worked answers
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
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- Topic 1
Motion, forces and energy
Covers Physical quantities and measurement techniques, Motion, Mass and weight, Density, Forces, Momentum, Energy, work and power, Pressure
Study guides
Revision notes
- Elastic Deformation, Moments and Centre of Gravity Revise topic
- Energy Resources and Efficiency Revise topic
- Energy, Work and Power Revise topic
- Forces and Motion Revise topic
- Kinematics and Motion Graphs Revise topic
- Measurement, Mass, Weight and Density Revise topic
- Momentum Revise topic
- Pressure Revise topic
- Topic 2
Thermal physics
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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Practice questions
- Topic 3
Waves
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Practice questions
- Topic 4
Electricity and magnetism
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- Topic 5
Nuclear physics
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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Practice questions
- Topic 6
Space physics
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No study guide for this topic yet.
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Practice questions
Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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No study guide for this course yet.
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No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026-2028 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 O Level Physics
- Spec code
- 5054
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Iftikhar Azeemi · Jawad Tariq · Hassan
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 30 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 5054 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-25, official Cambridge specification
- Free practice questions?
- Yes — 109 self-check questions
- Free 10-minute diagnostic?
- Yes — Five topic areas of the syllabus
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-25.
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The qualification
Cambridge O Level Physics (5054)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
The Cambridge O Level Physics syllabus helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Current syllabus is Version 2, published December 2025, confirmed directly from the official syllabus PDF as valid for exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028 (June and November series). No significant changes affecting teaching since the prior version; textbooks endorsed for examination from 2023 remain suitable. Four components: Paper 1 Multiple Choice and Paper 2 Theory (written), plus practical assessment via Paper 3 Practical Test or Paper 4 Alternative to Practical.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Component-based qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Multiple Choice | 1h | 40 | 30% | Multiple choice |
| Paper 2: Theory | 1h 45m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 3: Practical Test | 1h 30m | 40 | 20% * | Practical |
| Paper 4: Alternative to Practical | 1h | 40 | 20% * | Alternative to practical |
* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04. Same structure as O Level Chemistry 5070, directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): Paper 1 Multiple Choice 1h/40 marks/30%; Paper 2 Theory 1h45/80 marks/50%; practical component is a choice of Paper 3 Practical Test (1h30/40 marks/20%) OR Paper 4 Alternative to Practical (1h/40 marks/20%), both externally assessed. Examination-series window 2026-2028 (June and November series); no separate first-teaching date published.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Physics (5054) assessed?
Cambridge Physics (5054) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) — 1h, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Theory) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; one of Paper 3 (Practical Test) — 1h 30m, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification or Paper 4 (Alternative to Practical) — 1h, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification. It is a component based qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04.
What topics does Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) cover?
6 topics in the current syllabus: Motion, forces and energy; Thermal physics; Waves; Electricity and magnetism; Nuclear physics; Space physics. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge O Level Physics (5054)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) 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 Cambridge O Level Physics (5054) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 30 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.
Physics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Physics Syllabus 9702
- Cambridge IGCSE Physics Syllabus 0625
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics Syllabus YPH11
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics Syllabus 4PH1
- AQA GCSE Physics Syllabus 8463
- AQA A Level Physics Syllabus 7408
- OCR GCSE Physics Syllabus J249
- OCR A Level Physics Syllabus H556
- OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics Syllabus 9203
- OxfordAQA A Level Physics Syllabus 9630
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Physics Syllabus DP Physics
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