Specification for Paper 2

Paper 2 (Paper code: 1PH0/2F and 1PH0/2H)

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

Content overview
● Topic 1 – Key concepts of physics
● Topic 8 – Energy - Forces doing work
● Topic 9 – Forces and their effects
● Topic 10 – Electricity and circuits
● Topic 11 – Static electricity
● Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect
● Topic 13 – Electromagnetic induction
● Topic 14 – Particle model
● Topic 15 – Forces and matter

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.