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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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Physics in New Zealand
Practise physics with the exams you can take in New Zealand.
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- 89 questions · 5 topicsElectricity and magnetismCharges, circuits, current, and the magnetic effects of moving charges.Electromagnetism, Quantum Phenomena and Modern Physics · Chemical Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry and Spectroscopy · Moving charges and magnetism
- 47 questions · 3 topicsWaves and opticsOscillations, wave motion, sound, and how light travels through lenses and mirrors.Rotational Dynamics, Simple Harmonic Motion, Gravity and Wave Interference · Ray optics · Oscillations
- 16 questions · 2 topicsThermal physicsHeat, temperature, the gas laws and the laws of thermodynamics.Thermal properties of matter · Thermodynamics
- 10 questions · 1 topicsMechanicsMotion, forces, energy and rotation: the foundation of every physics paper.Circular motion
- 3 questions · 1 topicsModern physicsPhotons, atoms, nuclei and the ideas that began quantum physics.Dual nature of matter
The most practised topics.
Each topic has its own list of questions with explanations. Pick the exam you are preparing for.
Electromagnetism, Quantum Phenomena and Modern Physics
35 questions across 1 exam
Chemical Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry and Spectroscopy
35 questions across 1 exam
Rotational Dynamics, Simple Harmonic Motion, Gravity and Wave Interference
35 questions across 1 exam
Thermal properties of matter
10 questions across 1 exam
Circular motion
10 questions across 1 exam
Moving charges and magnetism
9 questions across 1 exam
Ray optics
7 questions across 1 exam
Current electricity
6 questions across 1 exam
Real questions, worked answers.
- Electromagnetism, Quantum Phenomena and Modern Physics · New Zealand ScholarshipIn the photoelectric effect, what happens to the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons when the intensity of incident light is doubled?See the answer and explanation →
- Chemical Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry and Spectroscopy · New Zealand ScholarshipIn 1H NMR spectroscopy, what splitting pattern is observed for the hydrogen atoms on the -CH2- carbon of pure bromoethane (CH3-CH2-Br)?See the answer and explanation →
- Rotational Dynamics, Simple Harmonic Motion, Gravity and Wave Interference · New Zealand ScholarshipA figure skater spins with angular velocity omega 1 with arms outstretched. When she draws her arms inwards, her moment of inertia decreases by 40%. W…See the answer and explanation →
Practise it for real.
Physics in your exam.
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 New Zealand Scholarship, IB Diploma. There are 165 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.