The AS Physics exam paper evaluates key topics, including mechanics, electricity, waves, and particle physics. Mechanics involves forces, momentum conservation, and energy transformations in systems like ramps and moving objects. Waves focus on diffraction, interference, and wavelength calculations using optical methods. Electrical circuits cover resistance, EMF, current, and power loss in systems, exploring configurations with thermistors and fixed resistors. Particle physics examines radioactive decay, quark changes, photon energy, and momentum conservation in PET scans. Practical applications integrate experimental setups, graph analysis, and data interpretation to test problem-solving, analytical skills, and core physical principles.