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Physics practice, free.
Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and heat, from school and entrance exams. Every question has an explanation, and the tests are timed like the real thing.
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- 33topics
- 8exams covered
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Physics in the United Kingdom
Practise physics with the exams you can take in the United Kingdom.
Where do you want to start?
- 165 questions · 12 topicsElectricity and magnetismCharges, circuits, current, and the magnetic effects of moving charges.Moving charges and magnetism · Electricity · Current electricity
- 111 questions · 8 topicsWaves and opticsOscillations, wave motion, sound, and how light travels through lenses and mirrors.Properties of Matter, Waves and Radiation · Ray optics · Oscillations
- 91 questions · 6 topicsMechanicsMotion, forces, energy and rotation: the foundation of every physics paper.Circular motion · Mechanics · Mechanics and materials
- 58 questions · 3 topicsThermal physicsHeat, temperature, the gas laws and the laws of thermodynamics.Thermal properties of matter · Thermodynamics · Thermal physics
- 29 questions · 4 topicsModern physicsPhotons, atoms, nuclei and the ideas that began quantum physics.Dual nature of matter · Nuclear and astrophysics · Quantum and atomic physics
The most practised topics.
Each topic has its own list of questions with explanations. Pick the exam you are preparing for.
Properties of Matter, Waves and Radiation
28 questions across 1 exam
Circular motion
27 questions across 3 exams
Thermal properties of matter
27 questions across 3 exams
Moving charges and magnetism
25 questions across 3 exams
Electricity
22 questions across 2 exams
Current electricity
21 questions across 3 exams
Ray optics
21 questions across 3 exams
Mechanics
20 questions across 1 exam
Real questions, worked answers.
- Properties of Matter, Waves and Radiation · National 5 (Scotland)A force of 600 N is applied to an area of 0.020 m². What is the pressure?See the answer and explanation →
- Circular motion · IB DiplomaA 4 kg mass moves in a circle of radius 5 m at a constant speed of 10 m/s. What is the centripetal force (in N)?See the answer and explanation →
- Thermal properties of matter · IB DiplomaHow much heat (in J) is needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 30 circ C? (specific heat of water = 4200 J/kg circ C)See the answer and explanation →
Practise it for real.
How to practise physics.
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Draw it first
A quick sketch of the forces, the circuit or the ray path shows what is happening before you touch a formula.
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Write the units on every line
If the units on both sides do not match, the working is wrong. It is the fastest check there is.
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Check the direction and the sign
Many lost marks are a minus sign or a wrong direction. Say which way is positive before you start.
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Estimate before you calculate
Ask if the answer is the right size. A car that takes 0.002 seconds to stop should make you look again.
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Learn the few big laws properly
Newton's laws, energy conservation and Ohm's law explain most of a paper. Know when each one applies.
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Redo your mistakes after a week
Repeat the questions you got wrong after a few days. That is when a method either sticks or fades.
Questions, answered.
- Is the physics practice really free?
- Yes. Every question, explanation, mock test and flashcard deck is free, with no plans or paywalls.
- Which exams does it cover?
- Physics questions from A-Level UK (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test), Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma, UK GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and more. There are 454 physics questions on this page's list today.
- Does every question have an explanation?
- Yes. Each question has an explanation with the working or the key idea, and you can open any question on its own page.
- Can I take a timed test?
- Yes. The mock tests below run on a real timer and show a full review with explanations at the end.