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9702/42 May/June 2025
Paper 4 - A Level structured questions.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics 9702/42, May/June 2025. Attempt the original A Level structured questions, then self-mark against concise solutions checked against the published mark scheme.

Attempt each question, then reveal and self-mark.

MARKS AWARDED0 / 100
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10 questions

Write working in the answer box or on paper. Reveal the checked solution only after making a serious attempt.

QUESTION 01Motion in a circle · 10 marks
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QUESTION 02Gravitational and magnetic fields · 12 marks
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QUESTION 03Temperature and thermodynamics · 13 marks
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QUESTION 04Ideal gases · 8 marks
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QUESTION 05Simple harmonic motion · 9 marks
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QUESTION 06Electric fields and X-ray imaging · 11 marks
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QUESTION 07Capacitance · 10 marks
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QUESTION 08Alternating currents and rectification · 10 marks
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QUESTION 09Photoelectric effect · 8 marks
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QUESTION 10Radioactive decay · 9 marks
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