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Predicted topics for A-level Physics H2 Paper 3 2012
The following were the concepts that were tested in paper 2.
Qn 1: Hooke's Law, Upthrust, Simple harmonic motion, damped oscillations
Qn 2: Specific heat capacity, electrical energy
Qn 3: Current electricity, diodes, circuit diagram (voltmeters)
Qn 4: Kinetic theory of matter, work done by gas, ideal gas equation, first law of thermodynamics
Qn 5: Faraday's law
Qn 6: Data analysis
Qn 7: Design experiment
Hence, based on these concepts and on trends over the past few years, here are some possible topics for Paper 3. Do note however, that one should still study the entire syllabus as it is possible for the same concepts to be tested twice or more. By listing the topics down below, we only hope to help students who have the extra time to spend more effort in focusing on the more likely topics. In other words, we are not to be held responsible should you choose to study only the following topics despite our advice not to.
1: Kinematics
2. Dynamics
3. Forces (e.g. turning effects)
4: Motion in a Circle
5: Gravitational Fields
6. Electric Fields (possible synoptic question with gravitational fields)
7: Superposition (e.g. diffraction grating since it has not surfaced the past 2 years)
8: D.C. Circuits
9. Electromagnetism
10. Quantum Physics (e.g. photoelectric effect)
11. Nuclear Physics
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