HSC Physics Examinations
2019-2025 Past Papers and Analysis
NSW HSC Physics examination papers with question extraction and syllabus mapping
Overview
This section contains HSC Physics examination papers from 2019-2025, with each question extracted, categorised, and mapped to syllabus outcomes.
Available Exam Years
| Year | Exam Paper | Marking Guidelines | Questions Extracted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 HSC | Available | In Progress |
| 2024 | 2024 HSC | Available | In Progress |
| 2023 | 2023 HSC | Available | In Progress |
| 2022 | 2022 HSC | Available | In Progress |
| 2021 | 2021 HSC | Available | In Progress |
| 2020 | 2020 HSC | Available | In Progress |
| 2019 | 2019 HSC | Available | In Progress |
Exam Structure
Each HSC Physics examination consists of:
- Section I: 20 marks - Multiple Choice (Questions 1-20)
- Section II: 80 marks - Extended Response (Questions 21-33)
Total: 100 marks in 3 hours
Syllabus Mapping
See Exam-Syllabus Mapping for a comprehensive analysis of which syllabus outcomes and modules are assessed in each examination.
Using This Resource
- Review individual exams - Each exam year has extracted question images
- Analyse patterns - Use the mapping page to identify frequently tested topics
- Practice strategically - Focus on areas with consistent coverage
- Check marking guidelines - Understand what markers are looking for
Question Extraction Process
Questions are extracted using a PDF annotation workflow:
- PDF annotations mark question boundaries using XFDF format
- Extraction script generates PNG images for each question
- Metadata links questions to syllabus outcomes
- Quarto renders the final documentation
See the Annotation Guide for technical details.