VCAA Physics Performance
Overall average 61.4%1,116 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full study designHow do fields explain motion and electricity?
61.3%
How have creative ideas and investigation revolutionised thinking in physics?
62.4%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Multiple Choice
74.2%
Short Answer
55.3%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Calculate
52.7%
Deduce
33.3%
Describe
62.5%
Determine
58.9%
Discuss
0%
Draw
100%
Explain
36.1%
Identify
78.6%
Justify
63.6%
Sketch
71.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardest VCAA Physics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest VCAA Physics topics are How is scientific inquiry used to investigate fields, motion or light? (54.8%), How do physicists explain motion in two dimensions? (57.3%), How do things move without contact? (65%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest VCAA Physics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring VCAA Physics topics are How has understanding about the physical world changed? (73.1%), How are fields used in electricity generation? (66.3%), How do things move without contact? (65%).
What are the most common command words in VCAA Physics exams?
The most frequently tested command words in VCAA Physics are Calculate, Determine, Identify, Explain, Sketch. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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