Advanced Higher Physics practice tests

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Quanta & Waves

Quantum theory, particles from space, simple harmonic motion, waves, interference and polarisation.

d · Simple Harmonic Motion — Test A25 marks · ~35 min · self-marking · two derivations d · Simple Harmonic Motion — Test B25 marks · ~35 min · nothing shared with Test A The rest of Quanta & WavesComing soon — a pair per topic, as each one is taught

Rotational Motion & Astrophysics

Calculus kinematics, angular motion and rotational dynamics, gravitation, general relativity and stellar physics.

g · Stellar Physics — Test A25 marks · ~35 min · self-marking · H-R diagrams g · Stellar Physics — Test B25 marks · ~35 min · nothing shared with Test A The rest of Rotational Motion & AstrophysicsComing soon — a pair per topic, as each one is taught

Electromagnetism

Electric and magnetic fields, circuits and the a.c. analysis of them, and electromagnetic radiation.

ElectromagnetismComing soon

Sources & credits: practice-test questions are adapted from Advanced Higher Physics past papers, reproduced and adapted for educational use — past papers and marking instructions © Qualifications Scotland (SQA). Numbers, apparatus and contexts have been changed, and some questions are original to this site. Oscillation diagrams, graphs, H-R diagrams and spectra drawn for this site © R Stewart, 2026. R Stewart - September 2026.