AQA AS Physics Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA AS Physics (7407) past papers, mark schemes, data & formulae booklets. Paper 1 & Paper 2 covering mechanics, waves, electricity, and particles. 76 resources.
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June 2023
6 filesAS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2023
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2023
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2023
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2023
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : data and formulae: Paper 2 – June 2023
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : data and formulae: Paper 1 – June 2023
June 2022
11 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2022
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2022
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2022
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2022
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2022
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2022
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : diagram booklet: Paper 1 – June 2022
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : data and formulae: Paper 2 – June 2022
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : data and formulae: Paper 1 – June 2022
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : data and formulae: Paper 2 – June 2022
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : data and formulae: Paper 1 – June 2022
November 2021
8 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2021
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2021
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2021
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2021
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2021
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2021
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2021
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2021
November 2020
10 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2020
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2020
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2020
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2020
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2020
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2020
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2020
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2020
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 2 – November 2020
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 1 – November 2020
June 2019
10 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2019
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2019
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2019
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2019
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2019
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2019
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2019
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2019
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2019
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2019
June 2018
12 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2018
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2018
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2018
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2018
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2018
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2018
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2018
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2018
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2018
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2018
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2018
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2018
June 2017
8 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2017
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2017
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2017
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2017
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2017
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2017
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2017
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2017
June 2016
11 filesAS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2016
AS Physics – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2016
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2016
AS Physics – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2016
AS Physics – Notice (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2016
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2016
AS Physics – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2016
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2016
AS Physics – Insert (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2016
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 2 – June 2016
AS Physics – Insert (AS) : Paper 1 – June 2016
Particles to Waves, Forces to Circuits: The AS Physics Landscape
Exam Paper Structure
Particles, Waves, and Measurements
Mechanics, Materials, and Electricity
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7407 |
| Qualification | AS Level |
| Grading Scale | A–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers (calculator allowed) |
| Paper 1 | Sections 1–5 (1 hr 30 min, 70 marks, 50%) |
| Paper 2 | Sections 4–6 + synoptic (1 hr 30 min, 70 marks, 50%) |
| Data Booklet | Data and formulae booklet provided in both papers |
| Mathematical Requirement | At least 40% of marks test mathematical skills |
| Required Practicals | Practical skills assessed through written papers |
| Exam Sessions | June only |
| Total Resources | 76 |
Key Topics in Physics
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Calculate | Work out a numerical value — state the equation, substitute values with units, and give the answer to appropriate significant figures |
| Determine | Find the answer using data provided, which may require combining multiple steps or readings |
| Explain | Give physical reasons for an observation, linking to fundamental principles or models |
| Sketch | Draw a graph or diagram showing the correct shape, labelled axes, and key features |
| Estimate | Make a reasonable approximation using sensible assumptions — show your reasoning |
| State | Give a concise factual answer — no explanation or working required |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A | 55–65% |
| B | 45–54% |
| C | 36–44% |
| D | 27–35% |
| E | 18–26% |
⚠️ AS Physics boundaries derive from 140 raw marks (70 per paper). Physics boundaries are typically among the lowest of the sciences, reflecting the mathematical demands of the subject.
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