Is AQA A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 2 an official exam paper?

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This paper has 85 marks across 12 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.

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AQA A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 2

A-Level Physics · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 85 marks

Modelled component: 7408/2 · Calculator permitted

7408/2 model: 85 marks, 120 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

thermal physics
fields
nuclear physics
capacitance
synoptic data

I completed a StudyVector A-Level Physics derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/85. This is practice-only and not an official paper:

Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (3 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Thermal Physics question. A student investigates thermal physics using a measured input value of 10 and a measured output value of 4. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Gravitational Fields question. A student investigates gravitational fields using a measured input value of 12 and a measured output value of 5. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Electric Fields question. A student investigates electric fields using a measured input value of 14 and a measured output value of 6. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A4 (5 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Capacitance question. A student investigates capacitance using a measured input value of 16 and a measured output value of 7. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A5 (6 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Magnetic Fields question. A student investigates magnetic fields using a measured input value of 18 and a measured output value of 8. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A6 (7 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Nuclear Physics question. A student investigates nuclear physics using a measured input value of 20 and a measured output value of 9. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 22 and a measured output value of 10. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A8 (9 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Thermal Physics question. A student investigates thermal physics using a measured input value of 24 and a measured output value of 11. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-A9 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Gravitational Fields question. A student investigates gravitational fields using a measured input value of 26 and a measured output value of 12. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Section B

Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (8 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Electric Fields question. A student investigates electric fields using a measured input value of 28 and a measured output value of 13. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Capacitance question. A student investigates capacitance using a measured input value of 30 and a measured output value of 14. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.
Question SECTION-B3 (10 marks)
A-Level A-Level Physics Magnetic Fields question. A student investigates magnetic fields using a measured input value of 32 and a measured output value of 15. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

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AQA A-Level Physics 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 2

A-Level Physics · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 85 marks

Modelled component: 7408/2 · Calculator permitted

7408/2 model: 85 marks, 120 minutes.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Section A

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-A1 (3 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Thermal Physics question. A student investigates thermal physics using a measured input value of 10 and a measured output value of 4. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Gravitational Fields question. A student investigates gravitational fields using a measured input value of 12 and a measured output value of 5. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A3 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Electric Fields question. A student investigates electric fields using a measured input value of 14 and a measured output value of 6. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A4 (5 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Capacitance question. A student investigates capacitance using a measured input value of 16 and a measured output value of 7. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A5 (6 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Magnetic Fields question. A student investigates magnetic fields using a measured input value of 18 and a measured output value of 8. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A6 (7 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Nuclear Physics question. A student investigates nuclear physics using a measured input value of 20 and a measured output value of 9. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A7 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Practical Skills question. A student investigates practical skills using a measured input value of 22 and a measured output value of 10. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A8 (9 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Thermal Physics question. A student investigates thermal physics using a measured input value of 24 and a measured output value of 11. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-A9 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Gravitational Fields question. A student investigates gravitational fields using a measured input value of 26 and a measured output value of 12. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Section B

Extended response and synoptic questions. Answer ALL questions.

Question SECTION-B1 (8 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Electric Fields question. A student investigates electric fields using a measured input value of 28 and a measured output value of 13. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-B2 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Capacitance question. A student investigates capacitance using a measured input value of 30 and a measured output value of 14. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.

Question SECTION-B3 (10 marks)

A-Level A-Level Physics Magnetic Fields question. A student investigates magnetic fields using a measured input value of 32 and a measured output value of 15. Describe the physics involved, complete any appropriate calculation, and explain how the reliability of the result could be improved.