Free Cambridge A Level Physics Notes (9702): Topic-by-Topic
You can get free Cambridge A Level Physics notes for every 9702 topic on the Tutopiya Learning Portal, with a quiz for each topic. The table below links each topic straight to its notes and quiz, and marks whether it is AS or A Level content. Use the notes to learn the content, then check yourself with the quiz and past papers.
Key takeaways
- Free topic notes and quizzes for Cambridge International A Level Physics (9702) are below, in syllabus order.
- Check whether each topic is AS or A Level content, because papers are split by level.
- Notes alone rarely secure an A or A*. Combine them with active recall and timed past papers.
- Other free sources, such as ZNotes and Physics & Maths Tutor, work well alongside the portal.
9702 at a glance
| Paper | Level | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Multiple Choice | AS | 40 multiple-choice questions on AS content |
| Paper 2: AS Level Structured Questions | AS | Structured questions on AS content |
| Paper 3: Advanced Practical Skills | AS | Laboratory practical |
| Paper 4: A Level Structured Questions | A Level | Structured questions on A Level content, drawing on AS knowledge |
| Paper 5: Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | A Level | Written paper on experimental design and data |
Free Cambridge A Level Physics notes by topic
| Topic | Level | Covers | Free notes | Start a quiz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Quantities and Units | AS | Physical quantities, SI units, Errors and uncertainties, Scalars and vectors | Free notes | Quiz |
| Kinematics | AS | Equations of motion | Free notes | Quiz |
| Dynamics | AS | Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion, Non-uniform motion, Linear momentum and its conservation | Free notes | Quiz |
| Forces, Density and Pressure | AS | Turning effects of forces, Equilibrium of forces, Density and pressure | Free notes | Quiz |
| Work, Energy and Power | AS | Energy conservation, Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy | Free notes | Quiz |
| Deformation of Solids | AS | Stress and strain, Elastic and plastic behaviour | Free notes | Quiz |
| Waves | AS | Progressive waves, Transverse and longitudinal waves, Doppler effect for sound waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, Polarisation | Free notes | Quiz |
| Superposition | AS | Stationary waves, Diffraction, Interference, The diffraction grating | Free notes | Quiz |
| Electricity | AS | Electric current, Potential difference and power, Resistance and resistivity | Free notes | Quiz |
| D.C. Circuits | AS | Practical circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, Potential dividers | Free notes | Quiz |
| Particle Physics | AS | Atoms, nuclei and radiation, Fundamental particles | Free notes | Quiz |
| Motion in a Circle | A Level | Kinematics of uniform circular motion, Centripetal acceleration | Free notes | Quiz |
| Gravitational Fields | A Level | Gravitational field, Gravitational force between point masses, Gravitational field of a point mass, Gravitational potential | Free notes | Quiz |
| Temperature | A Level | Thermal equilibrium, Temperature scales, Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat | Free notes | Quiz |
| Ideal Gases | A Level | The mole, Equation of state, Kinetic theory of gases | Free notes | Quiz |
| Thermodynamics | A Level | Internal energy, The first law of thermodynamics | Free notes | Quiz |
| Oscillations | A Level | Simple harmonic oscillations, Energy in simple harmonic motion, Damped and forced oscillations, resonance | Free notes | Quiz |
| Electric Fields | A Level | Electric fields and field lines, Uniform electric fields, Electric force between point charges, Electric field of a point charge, Electric potential | Free notes | Quiz |
| Capacitance | A Level | Capacitors and capacitance, Energy stored in a capacitor, Discharging a capacitor | Free notes | Quiz |
| Magnetic Fields | A Level | Concept of a magnetic field, Force on a current-carrying conductor, Force on a moving charge, Magnetic fields due to currents, Electromagnetic induction | Free notes | Quiz |
| Alternating Currents | A Level | Characteristics of alternating currents, Rectification and smoothing | Free notes | Quiz |
| Quantum Physics | A Level | Energy and momentum of a photon, Photoelectric effect, Wave-particle duality, Energy levels in atoms and line spectra | Free notes | Quiz |
| Nuclear Physics | A Level | Mass defect and nuclear binding energy, Radioactive decay | Free notes | Quiz |
| Medical Physics | A Level | Production and the use of ultrasound, Production and use of X-rays, PET scanning | Free notes | Quiz |
| Astronomy and Cosmology | A Level | Standard candles, Stellar radii, Hubble’s law and the Big Bang theory | Free notes | Quiz |
The whole syllabus is on the Cambridge International A Level Physics portal page. Not sure where to start? Try the diagnostic challenge to find your weakest topics first.
What good Physics notes look like
- Derivations and definitions. Learn the required definitions word for word and practise the short derivations the syllabus lists.
- Units and uncertainties. Keep a page on SI units, prefixes and uncertainty calculations, because they appear across papers.
- Worked problems per topic. Physics notes are only useful alongside a few fully worked calculation examples.
How to revise with free notes
- Start from the syllabus. Tick off each topic in the table as you finish its notes.
- Read, then close the notes. Write down everything you remember, then check what you missed.
- Take the topic quiz. A quick quiz after each topic shows whether the content has stuck.
- Move to past papers. Practise exam questions for that topic, then full timed papers closer to the exam.
- Mark with the mark scheme. Compare your wording with the mark scheme and add missing key terms to your notes.
Common mistakes
- Learning formulas without knowing when they apply
- Losing marks on units and significant figures
- Skipping uncertainty and graph practice for Papers 3 and 5
Other free Physics sources
- ZNotes: free, condensed student-written notes for many Cambridge A Level subjects. See our ZNotes alternatives for A Level.
- Physics & Maths Tutor (PMT): free notes and topic questions for many subjects. See PMT alternatives for A Level.
- Past papers: free from the exam board and archive sites. See PapaCambridge alternatives for A Level.
- Your exam board: the syllabus or specification, specimen papers and examiner reports show exactly what is assessed.
Topic deep dives on our blog
- Characteristics Of Alternating Currents in Cambridge International A Level Physics (9702)
- Force On A Moving Charge in Cambridge International A Level Physics (9702)
- Gravitational Potential Energy And Kinetic Energy in Cambridge International A Level Physics (9702)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free Cambridge A Level Physics notes? +
The Tutopiya Learning Portal has free notes and a quiz for every 9702 topic, linked in the table on this page. ZNotes, Physics & Maths Tutor and the exam board's own materials are other useful free sources.
Which Cambridge A Level Physics topics are AS? +
In the 9702 syllabus, topics 1 to 11 (physical quantities through particle physics) are AS content. Topics 12 to 25, from motion in a circle to astronomy and cosmology, are A Level content examined in Paper 4.
Are free notes enough for an A* in Cambridge A Level Physics? +
Rarely on their own. Use notes to learn the content, then test yourself with quizzes and timed past papers, and compare your answers with mark schemes.
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