ATARMAxxing
HSC PhysicsPractice Examination 19
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Questions | 30 |
| Structure | Section A — 20 Q, 20 marks · Section B — 10 Q, 80 marks |
This paper covers
- The Nature of Light (special relativity, photoelectric effect, EM spectrum/Maxwell, blackbody radiation) — heaviest weighting per the exam's context flavour
- Advanced Mechanics (projectile motion, uniform circular motion, gravitation and orbital mechanics)
- Electromagnetism (charged particles in fields, motor effect, Faraday/Lenz induction, ideal transformers)
- From the Universe to the Atom (hydrogen spectra, Bohr vs de Broglie models, nuclear binding energy, radioactive decay, Standard Model)
- Working scientifically — formula→substitution→answer-with-units calculations, graph/data interpretation, and extended assess/justify response
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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