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Sample VCE Year 12 Physics questions
These sample questions are visible on the page before login. They show VCE Year 12 Physics motion graphs, field diagrams, induction graphs, wave interference, photoelectric data, and experimental graphs before opening the demo.
VCE Year 12PhysicsProjectile motionhardprojectile diagram
1. A projectile has horizontal velocity 18 m/s and is in the air for 2.0 s. What horizontal displacement is shown?
Choices
36 m
9 m
20 m
72 m
Explanation:
Horizontal velocity is constant when air resistance is ignored, so horizontal displacement is 18 x 2.0 = 36 m.
VCE Year 12PhysicsElectromagnetic inductionhardflux graph
2. The flux-time graph for a coil is steepest between 0.0 s and 0.2 s. During which interval is the induced emf greatest in magnitude?
Choices
0.0 s to 0.2 s
0.2 s to 0.6 s
0.6 s to 1.0 s
All intervals are equal
Explanation:
The induced emf depends on the rate of change of flux. The steepest graph section gives the greatest magnitude.
VCE Year 12PhysicsLight and matterhardphotoelectric graph
3. The photoelectric graph crosses the frequency axis at 5.0 x 1014 Hz. What is the threshold frequency?
Choices
5.0 x 1014 Hz
2.5 x 1014 Hz
1.0 x 1015 Hz
5.0 J
Explanation:
The threshold frequency is the x-intercept where maximum kinetic energy is zero.
VCE Year 12PhysicsTransformershardtransformer diagram
4. A transformer has 400 turns on the primary and 100 turns on the secondary. If the primary voltage is 240 V, what secondary voltage is ideal?
Choices
60 V
960 V
240 V
15 V
Explanation:
For an ideal transformer, Vs / Vp = Ns / Np. So Vs = 240 x 100 / 400 = 60 V.
VCE Year 12PhysicsGravitational fieldshardorbit diagram
5. A satellite is shown moving around a planet. Which direction is the gravitational force on the satellite at the marked point?
Choices
Toward the planet
Along the tangent
Away from the planet
Opposite the velocity only
Explanation:
Gravity acts along the line joining the satellite and the planet, directed toward the planet.
VCE Year 12PhysicsWave interferencehardinterference diagram
6. In a double-slit setup, the screen distance and slit spacing stay fixed. If wavelength increases, what happens to bright-fringe spacing?
Choices
The fringe spacing increases
The fringe spacing decreases
The pattern becomes a single line
The central bright fringe moves off centre
Explanation:
Fringe spacing is proportional to wavelength when the other quantities are fixed, so longer wavelength gives wider spacing.
For parents comparing VCE Year 12 Physics support
VCE Year 12 Physics practice should help students connect equations to visible evidence: motion graphs, electric fields, induction, interference, photoelectric data, and experimental gradients. These examples preview that visual reasoning before the no-login VCE Physics demo.
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Year 12 Physics practice sits inside VCE Physics Unit 1 to Unit 4 areas of study and scientific inquiry coverage, with Skill Align keeping the route focused on this senior year level.
Senior practice is organised by year level, topic, and mode so students can revise targeted areas rather than sitting a full-paper workflow every time.
Start with the public sample questions
to check the question style, then use the curriculum coverage page to choose a topic that matches the student's current classwork.
Preview question styles
VCE Physics graphs and diagrams: Students inspect a state/year-specific mix of motion graphs, field diagrams, circuit models, wave diagrams, induction graphs, and modern-physics visuals where the evidence matters.
Year 12 Physics revision style: Samples focus on motion graphs, fields, induction, wave interference, photoelectric data, and investigation graphs without turning the page into a full exam paper.
Evidence-based explanations: Each item keeps the answer choices, graph, and explanation aligned so students can see why one option is best supported.
Suggested first practice steps
Preview the public sample questions before creating a saved student session.
Choose one focus area that has already been introduced at school.
Use exercise mode for immediate explanations, then test mode when the student is ready for delayed feedback.
These examples are not the full topic list. Use the curriculum coverage page for the complete mapped pathway.
Motion and forces
Waves and fields
Light and matter
Experimental design
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Victorian students studying Year 12 Physics.
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