The 2012 exam paper is attached.
Higher
solutions to 2012 H Physics exam
Here are the answers to the 2012 exam.
solutions to 2013 H physics exam
Here are the marking instructions for the 2013 paper.
Higher physics paper 2013
Here is the 2013 exam paper.
Higher Physics paper 2014
Here’s the 2014 paper
Higher unit 3 solutions to practice NAB
Here are the solutions to the practice NAB. Please try the questions before looking at this file. Any questions that can’t wait ’til the start of term? Try the BBC Bitesize Radiation & Matter site or my Higher page.
Higher unit 3 practice NAB
Here is the practice NAB for unit 3. Please download these questions and use them to gauge your readiness for the nab, which will be in the first week of term – see dates under the calendar.
viewing the solar eclipse
We spoke about the eclipse in class today. It’s really important that you follow advice for watching the eclipse safely to avoid permanent damage to your eyes.
You can buy eclipse viewing glasses online. They look like this
and only cost a few pounds per pair. Make sure any glasses you buy have the CE mark on them.
Here is one UK retailer of eclipse viewing glasses who still has them in stock.
Although we’re not in the totality (100%) zone, Thurso is well placed to get a good view. Here is a simulation for Orkney, our view will be very similar. Click on the picture to start to animation.
Solutions to practice NAB for Higher unit 2
Here are the solutions to the practice NAB for unit 2.
Check your answers carefully. Did you;
- mix up the equation for charged particles with those for capacitors?
- remember to calculate the period of an ac signal in seconds?
- make the correct substitutions for V1 and V2 in the differential amplifier question?
- use “it” instead of nouns in your explanations?