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
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:
Paper 3
Practical assessment consisting of 2 sections:
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:
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