Physics 9702,43 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge AS - A Level Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Gravitational Fields and Orbital Motion – Newton’s law of gravitation; circular satellite motion; derivation of orbital period-height relationship; determination of planetary constants.

2. Thermal Physics and Heat Transfer – Definition and application of specific heat capacity; thermal equilibrium between different metals; calculation of heat capacity using mass and temperature ratios.

3. Simple Harmonic Motion and Oscillations – Definition of SHM; amplitude, angular frequency, and period determination; graphical representation of oscillatory motion.

4. Electric Fields and Potential – Relationship between electric field strength and potential; electric potential due to multiple charges; resultant field calculations.

5. Photoelectric Effect and Quantum Mechanics – Threshold frequency and work function energy of magnesium; maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons; graphical representation of kinetic energy variation.

6. Radioactive Decay and Cosmology – Beta-plus decay equations and activity calculations; positron interactions in medical imaging; redshift and expansion of the universe; Hubble’s law application.