VCE Physics Past Papers 2026
Where to find official VCE Physics past exam papers, what each area of study tests, and how to turn a marked paper into a targeted revision plan.
VCAA publishes official past VCE Physics exam papers, assessment reports and examiner feedback for free on its website. Physics papers test calculation technique and formula recognition alongside recall, so marking your own attempt against VCAA’s assessment report is the fastest way to find where working-out, not just final answers, is losing marks. This page explains what each area of study covers, then links you into Revizi’s syllabus-mapped practice for the areas a past paper shows you’re weak on. See our VCE Physics Formula Sheet for how to use the official formula sheet efficiently once you’re working through papers.
Official VCAA Physics past exams and examination reports →
Past Paper: The VCE Physics exam covers Units 3 and 4 content in a single end-of-year paper. VCAA’s assessment reports show exactly how partial credit is awarded for working-out — review these line by line, not just the final mark. Note Unit 4 AoS 2 is a student-designed practical investigation assessed by SAC, not the end-of-year exam.
Topics Covered
Unit 3 AoS 1: Motion
- Newton’s laws and free-body diagrams
- Projectile and circular motion
- Momentum and impulse
- Energy transformations and conservation
Unit 3 AoS 2: Fields
- Gravitational fields and orbital mechanics
- Electric fields and Coulomb’s law
- Magnetic fields and forces on conductors
- Fields without contact
Unit 3 AoS 3: Generation and Transmission of Electricity
- Electromagnetic induction and Faraday’s law
- AC generators and transformers
- Transmission losses
- Circuit fundamentals
Unit 4 AoS 1: Light and Matter
- Wave-particle duality and the photoelectric effect
- De Broglie wavelength and matter waves
- Special relativity (time dilation, length contraction)
- Mass-energy equivalence
Question Types
Multiple-Choice Questions
Practice MCQs in the style of VCAA end-of-year exams. Instant feedback explains why each option is correct or incorrect.
Short Answer Questions
Build exam technique with 2–4 mark questions requiring concise, precise responses aligned to VCAA marking schemes.
Extended Response
Practice 6–10 mark responses requiring structured arguments with evidence drawn from across the study design.
Data / Source Analysis
Interpret graphs, tables, experimental data and stimulus material — a staple of VCAA end-of-year examinations.
How Revizi Helps
VCAA Study Design Alignment
Questions are organised around key knowledge and key skills from the Units 3 & 4 study design.
Spaced Repetition Review
After practice, weak topics are automatically scheduled for review using the SM-2 algorithm so you retain more.
Progress Tracking
Track your performance across areas of study and question types to identify gaps before the exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find official VCE Physics past papers?
VCAA publishes official past VCE Physics exam papers and assessment reports for free on its website — see the official link above.
Does Revizi host official VCAA past papers?
No. VCAA’s past papers are copyrighted and hosted on the VCAA website. Revizi provides original, syllabus-mapped practice questions for each area of study — use both resources together: VCAA papers for realistic full-exam and calculation practice, Revizi for targeted revision.
How many years of Physics past papers should I do?
VCAA’s page has many years available under the current study design. Do them under timed conditions using the real formula sheet, mark against the assessment report, then use Revizi to revise whichever area cost you the most marks.
What is the format of the VCE Physics exam?
A single end-of-year exam covering Units 3 and 4 content, with multiple-choice and short-answer/extended-response sections including calculations.
Last updated: March 2026