9702 · Cambridge International AS Level
9702/21
Structured Questions
Physics · June 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
3.2 / 5
140
270 min
Dynamics & D.C. Circuits
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
140
Duration
270 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
Circuits represent the heavy hitters of this series.
In Paper 2, Question 1 (Dynamics) and Question 6 (Circuits) contributed 10 marks each.
A significant chunk of practical marks relied on graphical precision, particularly plotting the fractional variable nn+1\frac{n}{n+1}n+1n against distance in Paper 3.
Wave-related questions, notably stationary waves on a stretched string, demanded strong analytical graphing skills alongside numerical derivations.
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 Understanding
Weight: 686%Practical & Graphical
Weight: 457%Logical
Weight: 229%Analysis
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. 74% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 66% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 58% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 49% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 39% 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.
Match the expected response style for “Draw” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.9
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Dynamics (AS Level Physics)
29 marks this session
D.C. circuits (AS Level Physics)
22 marks this session
Kinematics (AS Level Physics)
9 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)
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 11:
Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions 21:
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 31:
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
Dynamics (AS Level Physics)
29 marks this session
Practise in RevuiD.C. circuits (AS Level Physics)
22 marks this session
Practise in RevuiKinematics (AS Level Physics)
9 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
Circuits represent the heavy hitters of this series.
- 2Message
In Paper 2, Question 1 (Dynamics) and Question 6 (Circuits) contributed 10 marks each.
- 3Message
A significant chunk of practical marks relied on graphical precision, particularly plotting the fractional variable nn+1\frac{n}{n+1}n+1n against distance in Paper 3.
- 4Message
Wave-related questions, notably stationary waves on a stretched string, demanded strong analytical graphing skills alongside numerical derivations.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2024 2024
Physics
Dynamics and D.C. Circuits represent the heavy hitters of this series. In Paper 2, Question 1 (Dynamics) and Question 6 (Circuits) contributed 10 marks each. A significant chunk of practical marks relied on graphical precision, particularly plotting the fractional variable nn+1\f
Circuits represent the heavy hitters of this series.
In Paper 2, Question 1 (Dynamics) and Question 6 (Circuits) contributed 10 marks each.
A significant chunk of practical marks relied on graphical precision, particularly plotting the fractional variable nn+1\frac{n}{n+1}n+1n against distance in Paper 3.
- Total marks
- 140
- Duration
- 270 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
Dynamics and D.C. Circuits represent the heavy hitters of this series. In Paper 2, Question 1 (Dynamics) and Question 6 (Circuits) contributed 10 marks each. A significant chunk of practical marks relied on graphical precision, particularly plotting the fractional variable nn+1\frac{n}{n+1}n+1n against distance in Paper 3. Wave-related questions, notably stationary waves on a stretched string, demanded strong analytical graphing skills alongside numerical derivations.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 11:
Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions 21:
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 31:
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.
79% 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
60·7·43%
Multiple Choice
40·40·29%
Practical
40·2·29%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 (Multiple C
0.53 m/minPaper 2 (AS Structu
0.80 m/minTotal marks
100
Total time
150 min
Avg pace
0.67
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Deformation of Solids (Hysteresis Loop Analysis)
90%90%
Diffraction & Grating Interference
85%85%
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Total marks
- 60
- Weighting
- 46%
- Question types
- structured
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.