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AQA - Paper 1

Past Paper Walkthroughs

Format

2 Hours

85 Marks

34% of A Level

Written Questions + MCQ

Topics Assessed

1 - Measurements and their errors
2 - Particles and radiation
3 - Waves
4 - Mechanics and materials
5 - Electricity
6 - Further mechanics

AQA Physics (A Level) Paper 1 2023

According to AQA 'This paper was similar to those of previous years in terms of demand and specification coverage'.
 
Grade Boundaries​

59 - A*
48 - A
40 - B
32 - C
25 - D
18 - E
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AQA Physics (A Level) Paper 1 2022

Make sure you have a good understanding of Newton's laws, and where these can be applied to every day situations
 
Grade Boundaries​

63 - A*
56 - A
46 - B
36 - C
27 - D
18 - E
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AQA Physics (A Level) Paper 1 2020

Not many students sat this exam due to Covid - hence the crazy grade boundaries!
 
Grade Boundaries​

66 - A*
56 - A
46 - B
36 - C
26 - D
16 - E
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