PHYSICS · HKDSE
PHYSICS/11
(Core Curriculum)
Physics · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA)
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.7 / 5
153
210 min
Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
153
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.7 / 5
Level 5**
~85% of max
Level 5*
~76% of max
Level 5
~67% of max
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2022 HKDSE Physics paper maintained a high standard, testing both fundamental concepts and deep analytical skills. While the calculation-heavy questions were mostly standard, candidates faced substantial hurdles in questions requiring precise scientific vocabulary and multi-s
High-scoring students secured solid marks in Paper 1B Q2 (Gases) and Q8 (Circuits) by applying standard equations like pV=nRT pV = nRT pV=nRT and performing systematic load-line graphical analysis.
The Convex Lens Ray Diagram (Q5) was another high-yield area where precision rewarded candidates with straightforward marks.
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 & Calculation
Weight: 6100%Conceptual Explanation
Weight: 583%Experimental
Weight: 350%Graphical Construction
Weight: 233%
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
Reporting source
HKEAA Subject Examination Report — comments on candidates’ performance with marking schemes
Level 5**
Outstanding — competitive JUPAS programmes (medicine, law, top faculties)
Level 5*
Excellent — strong JUPAS profile for selective programmes
Level 5
Good — meets most university entrance requirements
Level 4
Satisfactory — foundation programmes or less selective routes
Level 3
Pass threshold for many sub-degree and vocational pathways
Admission context
Levels feed JUPAS and non-JUPAS university applications; 5** and 5* are most selective
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
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.7
Min per mark: 1.7
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Electromagnetism & electromagnetic induction
18 marks this session
Photoelectric effect (Atomic World Elective)
14 marks this session
Circuits and Domestic Electricity
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
Light: reflection, refraction, diffraction, lenses (Wave Motion)
Circuits and Domestic Electricity
Circuits and Domestic Electricity (Electricity and Magnetism)
Electromagnetism & electromagnetic induction (Electricity and Magnetism)
Nature and Properties of Waves
Electromagnetism & electromagnetic induction
Photoelectric effect (Atomic World Elective)
Light: reflection, refraction, diffraction, lenses
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Core):
Paper 2 (Electives - Attempted 2 of 4):
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
Electromagnetism & electromagnetic induction
18 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPhotoelectric effect (Atomic World Elective)
14 marks this session
Practise in RevuiCircuits and Domestic Electricity
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 2022 HKDSE Physics paper maintained a high standard, testing both fundamental concepts and deep analytical skills. While the calculation-heavy questions were mostly standard, candidates faced substantial hurdles in questions requiring precise scientific vocabulary and multi-s
- 2Message
High-scoring students secured solid marks in Paper 1B Q2 (Gases) and Q8 (Circuits) by applying standard equations like pV=nRT pV = nRT pV=nRT and performing systematic load-line graphical analysis.
- 3Message
The Convex Lens Ray Diagram (Q5) was another high-yield area where precision rewarded candidates with straightforward marks.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
Physics
High-scoring students secured solid marks in Paper 1B Q2 (Gases) and Q8 (Circuits) by applying standard equations like pV=nRT pV = nRT pV=nRT and performing systematic load-line graphical analysis. The Convex Lens Ray Diagram (Q5) was another high-yield area where precision rewar
The 2022 HKDSE Physics paper maintained a high standard, testing both fundamental concepts and deep analytical skills. While the calculation-heavy questions were mostly standard, candidates faced substantial hurdles in questions requiring precise scientific vocabulary and multi-s
High-scoring students secured solid marks in Paper 1B Q2 (Gases) and Q8 (Circuits) by applying standard equations like pV=nRT pV = nRT pV=nRT and performing systematic load-line graphical analysis.
The Convex Lens Ray Diagram (Q5) was another high-yield area where precision rewarded candidates with straightforward marks.
- Total marks
- 153
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.7 / 5
- Level 5**
- ~85% of max
- Level 5*
- ~76% of max
- Level 5
- ~67% of max
Session analysis
High-scoring students secured solid marks in Paper 1B Q2 (Gases) and Q8 (Circuits) by applying standard equations like pV=nRT pV = nRT pV=nRT and performing systematic load-line graphical analysis. The Convex Lens Ray Diagram (Q5) was another high-yield area where precision rewarded candidates with straightforward marks.
Updated Jun 11, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Core):
Paper 2 (Electives - Attempted 2 of 4):
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.
77% 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.
Structured/Conventional
(Core + Elective)
104·12·68%
Multiple Choice
(Core + Elective)
49·49·32%
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 1 Section A (…
— m/minPaper 1 Section B (…
0.60 m/minPaper 2 Section B (…
0.60 m/minTotal marks
877
Total time
60 min
Avg pace
14.62
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Momentum and Collisions (2D)
85%85%
Wave Interference and Diffraction Gratings
80%80%
Examiner notes & key calculations
- Action-Reaction Confusion: In Q3 (Quadcopter), many failed to identify that the downward force on air and the upward thrust on the quadcopter are an action-reaction pair acting on different bodies.
- EMF vs. Potential Difference: In Q9 (Moving Loop), candidates frequently confused the induced e.m.f. with the potential difference across YZ, ignoring the internal resistance of the moving conductor.
- Experimental Logic: In Q7, explaining why magnets are placed underneath the cardboard required practical awareness—filings directly touching the magnet are near-impossible to clean.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Total marks
- 117
- Weighting
- 60%
- Question types
- MCQ, Short Question, Long Question
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.