Thermal equilibrium past paper questions

A2 Physics 9702 · Temperature. 1 understand that (thermal) energy is transferred from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature 2 understand that regions of equal temperature are in thermal equilibrium

In Cambridge A Level A2 Physics 9702, Thermal equilibrium came up in 7 of the 42 papers on Paperstreak, for about 2 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in October/November 2025.

Often set with Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat, Temperature scales, Equation of state, Kinetic theory of gases.

7 questions, newest first

9702/42/O/N/25 Question 3 part (a) · 2 marks
9702/42/F/M/25 Question 3 part (a(i)) · 2 marks
9702/41/O/N/24 Question 2 part (b(i)) · 3 marks
9702/43/O/N/24 Question 2 part (b(i)) · 3 marks
9702/42/M/J/24 Question 2 part (a) · 1 mark
9702/41/M/J/23 Question 3 part (a) · 1 mark
9702/43/M/J/23 Question 3 part (a) · 1 mark

More in Temperature: Temperature scales, Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat.

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