Side A and Side B stay clearly labelled so you can follow the course sequence.
Year 12
Year 12 CIE Physics 9702
AS-level 9702 taught across Side A and Side B with separate topic sequences.
Year 12 introduces Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics 9702 through two parallel teaching sides: Side A and Side B, each with its own topic blocks and lesson sequence.
Overview
Course focus
Year 12 introduces AS Level Physics 9702 and builds the mathematical, practical, and conceptual base for the full course. Side A focuses on measurement, motion, forces, and energy, while Side B develops materials, waves, electricity, circuits, and particle physics.
The main goal this year is to become more fluent with multi-step calculations, structured written explanations, and practical analysis. You should start to see the course as a set of linked models rather than isolated chapters, especially when graphs, experiments, and equations describe the same physical situation.
Each topic stays in order so it is easy to find the right unit quickly.
Theory, practical work, revision, tests, and review lessons all sit in one structure.
Topics
Topic map for Year 12
Open a topic from Side A or Side B to see that side's sequence, key resources, and revision support.
Year 12
Side A
33 lessons
Topic
1Side A1: Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement Techniques
Start Side A with course expectations, measurement routines, uncertainty, paper 3 preparation, and practical skill development.
8 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
2Side A2: Kinematics
Cover motion graphs, SUVAT equations, vertical motion, vectors, projectile motion, and practical/exam preparation.
8 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
3Side A3: Forces, Density, Pressure and Dynamics
Develop mechanics through moments, density, pressure, upthrust, friction, momentum, Newton's laws, impulse, and 2D collisions.
10 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
4Side A4: Work, Energy & Power
Complete Side A with work, energy, power, efficiency, and a short revision block.
Year 12
Side B
31 lessons
Topic
1Side B1: Deformation of Solids
Open Side B with springs, stress, strain, Young modulus, deformation, and energy stored in wires.
6 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
2Side B2a: Waves
Build the Side B wave sequence through core definitions, oscilloscopes, the EM spectrum, Doppler effect, intensity, and polarisation.
6 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
3Side B2b: Superposition
Continue Side B waves with phase difference, interference, Young's double slit, diffraction, and stationary waves.
7 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
4Side B4a: Electricity
Introduce current, charge, potential difference, power, resistance, and resistivity in the first Year 12 electricity block.
3 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
5Side B4b: D.C. Circuits
Complete the electricity sequence with emf, internal resistance, Kirchhoff's laws, and potential dividers.
3 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.
Topic
6Side B5: Particle Physics
Finish the current Year 12 Side B sequence with atomic structure, radioactive decay, and fundamental particles.
4 lessons need resources.
No topic-level resources linked yet.