9702 · Cambridge International AS Level
9702/32
Practical Skills
Physics · June 2024 · Variant 2
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
100
150 min
Energy conservation conversions and potential divider circuits
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
100
Duration
150 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The May/June 2024 AS Physics exam suite sits comfortably as a standard, fair assessment of the 9702 syllabus.
It is rated a 3.2 out of 5 in terms of difficulty.
While computational questions on kinematics, resistivity, and Hooke's Law provided reliable pathways to secure marks, the narrative explanation questions in Paper 22 required highly structured logical links that tripped up candidates who relied solely on rote equation memorisation.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Mathematical
Weight: 7100%Conceptual Explanation
Weight: 686%Graphical
Weight: 457%Analysis
Weight: 343%Data & Graphical Analysis
Weight: 229%Uncertaint
Weight: 114%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards
Level A
Approx. 77% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 68% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 48% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 38% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Work, energy and power (AS Level Physics)
16 marks this session
Kirchhoff’s laws
13 marks this session
Resistance and resistivity
12 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Simple harmonic oscillations (Oscillations)
Dynamics (AS Level Physics)
Elastic and plastic behaviour (Deformation of solids)
Physical quantities and units (AS Level Physics)
D.C. circuits (AS Level Physics)
Kinematics (AS Level Physics)
Practical circuits (D.C. circuits)
Equations of motion (Kinematics)
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 12 (Multiple Choice):
Paper 22 (AS Level Structured Questions):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Work, energy and power (AS Level Physics)
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiKirchhoff’s laws
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiResistance and resistivity
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The May/June 2024 AS Physics exam suite sits comfortably as a standard, fair assessment of the 9702 syllabus.
- 2Message
It is rated a 3.2 out of 5 in terms of difficulty.
- 3Message
While computational questions on kinematics, resistivity, and Hooke's Law provided reliable pathways to secure marks, the narrative explanation questions in Paper 22 required highly structured logical links that tripped up candidates who relied solely on rote equation memorisation.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Physics
The May/June 2024 AS Physics exam suite sits comfortably as a standard, fair assessment of the 9702 syllabus. It is rated a 3.2 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. While computational questions on kinematics, resistivity, and Hooke's Law provided reliable pathways to secure marks, t
The May/June 2024 AS Physics exam suite sits comfortably as a standard, fair assessment of the 9702 syllabus.
It is rated a 3.2 out of 5 in terms of difficulty.
While computational questions on kinematics, resistivity, and Hooke's Law provided reliable pathways to secure marks, the narrative explanation questions in Paper 22 required highly structured logical links that tripped up candidates who relied solely on rote equation memorisation.
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 150 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The May/June 2024 AS Physics exam suite sits comfortably as a standard, fair assessment of the 9702 syllabus. It is rated a 3.2 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. While computational questions on kinematics, resistivity, and Hooke's Law provided reliable pathways to secure marks, the narrative explanation questions in Paper 22 required highly structured logical links that tripped up candidates who relied solely on rote equation memorisation.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 12 (Multiple Choice):
Paper 22 (AS Level Structured Questions):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
80% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Multiple Choice Questions
40·40·40%
Structured Calculations
36·12·36%
Conceptual Explanations
24·8·24%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 12 (MCQ)
0.80 m/minTotal marks
60
Total time
75 min
Avg pace
0.80
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Doppler effect for sound waves
85%85%
Stress and strain (Deformation of solids)
82%82%
Polarisation (Malus's Law)
78%78%
Difficulty Verdict: Balanced but Conceptually Rigorous
The May/June 2024 AS Physics exam suite sits comfortably as a standard, fair assessment of the 9702 syllabus. It is rated a 3.2 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. While computational questions on kinematics, resistivity, and Hooke's Law provided reliable pathways to secure marks, the narrative explanation questions in Paper 22 required highly structured logical links that tripped up candidates who relied solely on rote equation memorisation.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h
- Total marks
- 40
- Weighting
- 23%
- Question types
- practical
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.