O Level Pure Physics syllabus

The O Level Physics syllabus aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of energy, matter, and their interrelationships through the investigation of natural phenomena. The theories and concepts in the O Level Physics syllabus belongs to Classical Physics. Modern Physics involving studying the quantum properties at the atomic and sub-atomic scale are still in the process of making new discoveries.

Subject Assessment Objectives

To demonstrate knowledge with understanding
To handle information and solving problems (by using symbolic, graphical, and numerical forms of presentation)
To possess experimental skills and investigations

Scheme of Assessment / Exam Format

Students are required to complete all 3 papers:

Paper	Type of Paper	Duration	Marks	Weighting
1	Multiple Choice	1 h	40	30%
2	Structured and Free Response	1 h 45 min	80	50%
3	Practical	1 h 50 min	40	20%

Paper 1

Theory paper consisting of 40 compulsory multiple-choice questions. (40 marks)

Paper 2

Theory paper consisting of 2 sections:

Section A – a variable number of compulsory structured questions (50 marks)
Section B – 3 questions (30 marks)
- The first 2 questions are compulsory questions, one of which will be a data-based question requiring the student to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using a stem of information (8 to 12 marks)
- The last question will be presented in an either / or form (10 marks)

Paper 3

Practical assessment consisting of 2 sections:

Section A – consists of 1 to 2 compulsory practical experiment questions (20 marks | 55 min)
Section B – consists of 1 compulsory practical experiment question (20 marks | 55 min)

Students are not allowed to refer to notebooks, textbooks or any other information during the assessment.

Syllabus Content Topics

Section	Topics
*Measurements*	1. Physics Quantities, Units and Measurement
*Newtonian Mechanics*	2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Mass, Weight and Density 5. Turning Effect of Forces 6. Pressure 7. Energy, Work and Power
*Thermal Physics*	8. Kinetic Model of Matter 9. Transfer of Thermal Energy 10. Temperature 11. Thermal Properties of Matter
*Waves*	12. General Wave Properties 13. Light 14. Electromagnetic Spectrum 15. Sounds
*Electricity & Magnetism*	16. Static Electricity 17. Current of Electricity 18. D.C. Circuits 19. Practical Electricity 20. Magnetism 21. Electromagnetism 22. Electromagnetic Induction

Mathematical Requirements

Students should be able to apply these mathematical topics in O-Level Physics subject:

Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Graphs

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