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Assessment Specifications
Level 3 Physics 2023
General information
Domain |
Physics |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
Information relating to all achievement standards
Questions in each paper will have several parts.
Formulae and the value of the physical constants will be provided in a separate resource sheet.
Candidates should show their reasoning clearly and may use numerical working, words, and / or diagrams.
Mathematical solutions at the Excellence level will require candidates to show, mathematically, how two phenomena, concepts, or principles are interconnected.
For calculations involving “g”, the value will be given as g = 9.81N kg-1 (m s-2).
It is recommended that candidates use standard form in writing numerical answers. The number of significant figures in any answer should be clear and should be consistent with the data in the question.
Answers should be given with an appropriate unit. SI units should be used unless it is more appropriate to include a prefix (milli, kilo, etc).
Candidates should be able to interpret numerical data when provided with an appropriate prefix. This will be limited to mega, kilo, centi, milli, micro, nano, and pico.
Equipment
Candidates require a calculator and a ruler.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
91523 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of wave systems |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Standard |
91524 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
6 |
Standard |
91526 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
6 |