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Cambridge O Level Physics past papers and mark schemes

Cambridge Cambridge O Level Physics past papers

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Old course 3174 May/June 2021

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Oct/Nov 2024

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2023Oct/Nov · May/June

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May/June 2023

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2022Oct/Nov · May/June

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2021Oct/Nov · May/June

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2020Oct/Nov · May/June

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2019Oct/Nov · May/June

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2018Oct/Nov · May/June

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2017Oct/Nov · May/June

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2016Oct/Nov · May/June

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2015Oct/Nov · May/June

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2014Oct/Nov · May/June

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2013Oct/Nov · May/June

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2012Oct/Nov · May/June

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2011Oct/Nov · May/June

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2010Oct/Nov · May/June

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2008Oct/Nov · May/June

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2007Oct/Nov · May/June

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2006Oct/Nov · May/June

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2005Oct/Nov · May/June

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2004Oct/Nov · May/June

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2003Oct/Nov · May/June

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Cambridge Cambridge O Level Physics

Code5054

At a glance

The course
What we hold
We hold 333 papers from 49 sittings, Oct/Nov 2002 to May/June 2026, and the specimen papers.
Full title
Cambridge O Level Physics

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Cambridge is the only board we hold for Cambridge O Level Physics.

The board and course code are printed on the front of every mock paper.

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Find a mock or past paper from school. The board's name is at the top of the front cover, and the course code is printed next to it, like 5054. No paper to hand? Ask your teacher which board and course code you are entered for.

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