Specification for Paper 1

Paper 1 (*Paper code: 1PH0/1F and 1PH0/1H)


Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes 50% of the qualification 100 marks

Content overview
● Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics
● Topic 2 – Motion and forces
● Topic 3 – Conservation of energy
● Topic 4 – Waves
● Topic 5 – Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
● Topic 6 – Radioactivity
● Topic 7 – Astronomy

Assessment overview A mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions. Calculators may be used in the examination.