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Senior Physics Challenge (Y12) SPC Online

It consists of two 30-minute sets of multiple choice questions which are largely about physics ideas, but also encouraging some wider reading and interest in the subject. It is an opportunity for students to take part in a national physics competition and to develop their confidence in the subject. It is definitely a quiz which is accessible to sound students but is not an ''Olympiad Challenge''. Length - 2 x 30 minutes (can be sat on different days if required) with each section containing 20 questions. Sat within your school supervised by the teacher. It may not be sat by students at home or run remotely.

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OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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Competition overview

Key information

Eligible ages

16–17

Registration method

School Only

Fee

£20 for a school entry of up to 999 students

Online / in-person

Online

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Dates

Competition timeline

Registration opens

18 Jan 2027

Registration closes

22 Jan 2027

Competition starts

18 Jan 2027

Competition ends

22 Jan 2027

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