ATARMAxxing
TCE PhysicsPractice Examination 1
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 180 |
| Questions | 24 |
| Structure | Section A — 6 Q, 45 marks · Section B — 6 Q, 45 marks · Section C — 6 Q, 45 marks · Section D — 6 Q, 45 marks |
This paper covers
- Section A (Criterion 5): projectiles launched from a raised ramp and a 2D collision vector triangle, with full working, units and directions.
- Section B (Criterion 6): point-charge fields in 2D and an electron gun, including at least one labelled field or force diagram.
- Section C (Criterion 7): refraction through a prism with dispersion and critical angle, mixing calculation with a justified explanation.
- Section D (Criterion 8): photoelectric data analysis and Planck's constant, with a non-routine or real-world context.
- Scenario: a fictional Tasmanian adventure park (Kunanyi Ridge Adventure Park) designs a bike jump, a light show and a sensor system.
- Section question counts 6 + 6 + 6 + 6; marks 45 per section; every part shows its marks.
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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