Practise for Cambridge O Level Physics 5054 Paper 1 with two full online mock tests. Each has 40 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour across all six topics, with an explanation for every answer.
- Paper
- 5054 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (5054/12 in zone 4)
- Exam date
- Thursday 5 November 2026, morning (zone 4)
- Time
- 1 hour
- Marks
- 40
- Questions
- 40 four-option multiple choice
- Calculator
- Allowed
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What each mock covers
Every mock test has the same balance of topics, with different numbers and contexts, so you can track your progress from Mock 1 to Mock 2.
- Motion, forces and energy10 questions
- Thermal physics7 questions
- Waves8 questions
- Electricity and magnetism10 questions
- Nuclear physics3 questions
- Space physics2 questions
How each topic is examined in 5054 Paper 1
- Motion, forces and energy (about 10 questions)
- Measurement, speed and acceleration graphs, mass, weight and density, forces and Hooke’s law, moments and centre of gravity, momentum and impulse (Extended), energy stores and transfers, work, power, efficiency, energy resources and pressure, including pressure in liquids.
- Thermal physics (about 7)
- Particle model and Brownian motion, gas pressure and pV = constant (Extended), thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, melting, boiling and evaporation, latent heat (Extended), conduction, convection and radiation.
- Waves (about 8)
- Wave terms and v = fλ, reflection, refraction and refractive index, total internal reflection, lenses, dispersion, the electromagnetic spectrum and its uses and hazards, sound, echoes and ultrasound.
- Electricity and magnetism (about 10)
- Magnets and electromagnets, charge and current, e.m.f. and p.d., resistance and I–V graphs, series and parallel circuits, potential dividers, thermistors and LDRs, power and energy, mains safety, induction, generators, motors and transformers.
- Nuclear physics (about 3)
- Atomic structure, isotopes, alpha, beta and gamma radiation, decay equations, half-life and safety.
- Space physics (about 2)
- Earth, Moon and Sun, the Solar System, orbital speed, stars and their life cycles, galaxies, red-shift and the expanding Universe.
How to use these mocks before the exam
- Take each mock in one sitting, timed, with only the equipment allowed in the exam.
- Do calculations on paper and check the units before choosing an answer.
- Cover the options, work out your own answer first, then find it in the list.
- Read every explanation for the questions you got wrong and redo them a day later.
- Watch for NOT, LEAST and MOST in the question. They decide which option is correct.
Frequently asked questions
When is O Level Physics 5054 Paper 1 in November 2026?
In India and the rest of Cambridge zone 4, 5054 Paper 1 (5054/12) is on the morning of Thursday 5 November 2026. Other Cambridge administrative zones can sit a different variant on a different day, so always check the timetable and start time with your exam centre.
Are these mock tests the same format as the real paper?
Each mock has 40 four-option multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, the same as the real paper, in a similar topic balance. The questions are written by our teachers, not copied from past papers, so you can use them alongside past papers without repeating questions.
Is there negative marking?
No. Each correct answer scores one mark and wrong answers lose nothing, so answer every question.
How is my mock marked?
As soon as you submit you see your score, a topic-by-topic breakdown and an explanation for every question. The result is also emailed to you.
Are the mock tests free?
Yes. You only need to enter your name, email, phone number, school and grade so that we can send you your result.
Written and checked against the Cambridge International syllabus by the The Vector Academy physics team. Last updated 29 October 2026.
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