National 5Physics
Experimental skills
Experimental graphs and relationships
Use a graph or relationship to obtain and interpret a physical quantity.
3 sittings · 4 linked pages
Repeated appearances grouped into this type.
2017–2026 · National 5 & Higher
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527 distinct skill groups across 14 subjects. Find a question type, open an example in its original paper and check the published marking instructions. Repeated appearances are grouped, not duplicated.
Practise from the original PDFs, then return to record completion and optional self-marks. These are 527 rule-assisted skill groups, not teacher-approved worked answers. Each example links to its matched numbered questions in the same practice index. Automatic topic and marking matches remain distinct from wording-checked pairs. Older formats and scan gaps are listed below.
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527 distinct types · showing 469–486
- National 5Physics
Matter
Gas laws and pressure
Use the stated gas conditions and absolute temperature where required.
8 sittings · 28 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 5 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Matter
Temperature and specific heat capacity
Account for thermal energy and distinguish temperature change from state change.
8 sittings · 42 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 10 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Particles
Nuclear reactions and particle physics
Conserve the appropriate quantities and identify relevant interactions.
8 sittings · 15 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 14 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Radiation
Radioactivity, half-life and dose
Use decay or dose information with correct units and biological context.
8 sittings · 29 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 13 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Scientific reasoning
Open-ended physical reasoning
Apply relevant physics to the unfamiliar context with clear links and distinct points.
8 sittings · 16 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 12 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Space
Cosmology, stars and spectra
Use radiation and astronomical evidence to explain physical properties.
8 sittings · 31 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 4 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Space
Gravitation and satellites
Apply an appropriate gravitational or orbital model.
8 sittings · 32 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 4 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Space
Redshift and the expanding Universe
Connect spectral or cosmological evidence with the appropriate model.
2 sittings · 2 linked pages
Practise this type 2024 example · PDF page 5 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Waves
Diffraction and interference
Link wave behaviour to wavelength, geometry and path difference.
6 sittings · 7 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 12 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Waves
Refraction and total internal reflection
Use the correct angles and explain the boundary conditions.
6 sittings · 6 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 26 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Waves
Sound and ultrasound
Interpret sound-wave information and any return journey correctly.
5 sittings · 5 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 32 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Waves
Wave properties and calculations
Use wave relationships and distinguish the quantities involved.
8 sittings · 43 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 11 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
Repeated appearances grouped into this type. - HigherPhysics
Dynamics
Equations of motion and projectiles
Resolve motion into components and use a consistent sign convention.
3 sittings · 3 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 7 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
Repeated appearances grouped into this type. - HigherPhysics
Dynamics
Forces, mass and Newton's laws
Use a force model to explain or calculate the motion.
8 sittings · 55 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 3 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Dynamics
Momentum and impulse
Apply conservation or change in momentum with vector directions included.
8 sittings · 16 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 5 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Dynamics
Motion graphs
Use gradients and areas with appropriate units and signs.
8 sittings · 17 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 6 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
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Dynamics
Speed, velocity and acceleration
Distinguish vectors and scalars and select a suitable motion relationship.
8 sittings · 83 linked pages
Practise this type 2026 example · PDF page 3 (opens original official paper in a new tab)
Repeated appearances grouped into this type.
What is covered, and what still needs review?
Skill groups are derived from the same numbered-question index used in practice, with exact question IDs retained on every example page. One entry per subject, level and family; repeated appearances are grouped rather than additional types. Source pairs checked against wording and PDF digests are distinguished from automatic table and rule matches. Classification is provisional, not a claim of exhaustive syllabus coverage or independent subject-review sign-off. A historical appearance does not establish that the skill remains in the current syllabus. 3 scanned question papers need OCR. 2020 and 2021 exams were cancelled. Older questions can use different course or marking formats. Counts below are skill groups and linked question documents, not question counts or exam predictions. Counts awaiting classification now refer to numbered entries in the shared question index, not arbitrary text fragments.
- National 5 Applications of Mathematics22 types · 16 question PDFs checked · 6 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Applications of Mathematics25 types · 5 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Biology27 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 26 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Biology29 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 19 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Business Management23 types · 8 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Business Management24 types · 6 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Chemistry27 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 37 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Chemistry29 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 5 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Computing Science26 types · 8 question PDFs checked · 6 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Computing Science26 types · 8 question PDFs checked · 3 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 English14 types · 16 question PDFs checked · 19 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher English15 types · 16 question PDFs checked · 11 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 French7 types · 24 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher French7 types · 24 question PDFs checked · 6 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Geography21 types · 8 question PDFs checked · 3 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Geography21 types · 17 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 History6 types · 6 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher History6 types · 14 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Human Biology24 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 18 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Mathematics26 types · 16 question PDFs checked · 54 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Mathematics25 types · 16 question PDFs checked · 20 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Modern Studies14 types · 8 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Modern Studies13 types · 14 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Physics24 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 9 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Physics32 types · 19 question PDFs checked · 2 numbered entries awaiting classification
- National 5 Spanish7 types · 24 question PDFs checked · 0 numbered entries awaiting classification
- Higher Spanish7 types · 24 question PDFs checked · 6 numbered entries awaiting classification