Exam skillsExam equipment

The National 5 Physics exam is made up of two question papers. Paper 1 is a multiple choice paper. Paper 2 is made up of questions with several parts that need written answers.

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Exam equipment

What's provided for use during the exam

All data such as physical constants is provided (on page two of the multiple choice question booklet).

A separate booklet with relationships or formulae featured in the course. This can be used to help with numerical calculations.

What you can take into the exam

In addition to blue or black ink pens, candidates are allowed to take additional equipment such as a non-programmable scientific calculator, ruler and protractor into the exam room.