# 9702 P3 Manipulation, measurement and observation - Successful collection of data Topic Questions

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CIE IAL · Physics · 9702 P3 · A Level

Every 9702 P3 Manipulation, measurement and observation - Successful collection of data topic question from the 2025–2027 syllabus, drawn from 21 papers (2025–2026) and grouped by syllabus point. Each row opens a page listing the exact question numbers, marks and a direct link into the paper. These are questions by topic, not full papers, so you can revise one topic at a time.

- 9702 P3
- 7 subtopics
- 135 topic questions
- 21 papers
- 336 tagged marks
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**make measurements using common laboratory apparatus, such as… is the most frequently assessed subtopic in Manipulation, measurement and observation - Successful collection of data, with 85 topic questions and 142 marks across 21 papers.** repeat readings where appropriate follows with 44 topic questions and 129 marks. The topic contains 7 subtopics, 135 topic questions and 336 marks in total. Rows count only the parts tagged to that subtopic, keep the same colour in both charts and repeat paper count, tagged marks and year range in the native table.

## Topic question count and mark distribution

Subtopics are on the vertical axis and sorted from highest to lowest. Only the parts whose knowledge graph matches a subtopic are counted for it, and percentages are each row's share of the tagged total in that chart. A part tagged to several subtopics is counted in each bar, so the bars are not a partition of the topic total.

### Questions by subtopic

question items

- [• make measurements using common laboratory apparatus, such as millimetre scales, protractors, top-pan balances, newton meters, analogue or digital electrical meters, measuring cylinders, calipers*, micrometer screw gauges and thermometers](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/make-measurements-using-common-laboratory-apparatus-such-as-millimetre-scales/) (21 papers) — 85 · 35.3%
- [• repeat readings where appropriate](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/repeat-readings-where-appropriate/) (21 papers) — 44 · 18.3%
- [• follow instructions given in the form of written instructions and diagrams (including circuit diagrams)](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/follow-instructions-given-in-the-form-of-written-instructions-and-diagrams-including/) (18 papers) — 34 · 14.1%
- [• use a stop-watch to measure intervals of time, including the period of an oscillating system by timing an appropriate number of consecutive oscillations](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-a-stop-watch-to-measure-intervals-of-time-including-the-period-of-an-oscillating/) (19 papers) — 32 · 13.3%
- [• use their apparatus to collect an appropriate quantity of data](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-their-apparatus-to-collect-an-appropriate-quantity-of-data/) (20 papers) — 27 · 11.2%
- [• set up apparatus correctly without assistance from the supervisor](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/set-up-apparatus-correctly-without-assistance-from-the-supervisor/) (9 papers) — 12 · 5.0%
- [• use both analogue scales and digital displays.](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-both-analogue-scales-and-digital-displays/) (5 papers) — 7 · 2.9%

### Marks by subtopic

marks

- [• use their apparatus to collect an appropriate quantity of data](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-their-apparatus-to-collect-an-appropriate-quantity-of-data/) (20 papers) — 164 · 27.9%
- [• make measurements using common laboratory apparatus, such as millimetre scales, protractors, top-pan balances, newton meters, analogue or digital electrical meters, measuring cylinders, calipers*, micrometer screw gauges and thermometers](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/make-measurements-using-common-laboratory-apparatus-such-as-millimetre-scales/) (21 papers) — 142 · 24.1%
- [• repeat readings where appropriate](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/repeat-readings-where-appropriate/) (21 papers) — 129 · 21.9%
- [• use a stop-watch to measure intervals of time, including the period of an oscillating system by timing an appropriate number of consecutive oscillations](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-a-stop-watch-to-measure-intervals-of-time-including-the-period-of-an-oscillating/) (19 papers) — 68 · 11.6%
- [• follow instructions given in the form of written instructions and diagrams (including circuit diagrams)](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/follow-instructions-given-in-the-form-of-written-instructions-and-diagrams-including/) (18 papers) — 49 · 8.3%
- [• set up apparatus correctly without assistance from the supervisor](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/set-up-apparatus-correctly-without-assistance-from-the-supervisor/) (9 papers) — 28 · 4.8%
- [• use both analogue scales and digital displays.](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-both-analogue-scales-and-digital-displays/) (5 papers) — 8 · 1.4%

## Subtopic comparison matrix

Curriculum order is by syllabus number, then alphabetically. Every row links to the matching past-paper question list.

| Subtopic | Topic questions | Papers | Marks | Years | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **[• follow instructions given in the form of written instructions and diagrams (including circuit diagrams)](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/follow-instructions-given-in-the-form-of-written-instructions-and-diagrams-including/)** | 34 | 18 | 49 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/follow-instructions-given-in-the-form-of-written-instructions-and-diagrams-including/) |
| **[• make measurements using common laboratory apparatus, such as millimetre scales, protractors, top-pan balances, newton meters, analogue or digital electrical meters, measuring cylinders, calipers*, micrometer screw gauges and thermometers](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/make-measurements-using-common-laboratory-apparatus-such-as-millimetre-scales/)** | 85 | 21 | 142 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/make-measurements-using-common-laboratory-apparatus-such-as-millimetre-scales/) |
| **[• repeat readings where appropriate](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/repeat-readings-where-appropriate/)** | 44 | 21 | 129 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/repeat-readings-where-appropriate/) |
| **[• set up apparatus correctly without assistance from the supervisor](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/set-up-apparatus-correctly-without-assistance-from-the-supervisor/)** | 12 | 9 | 28 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/set-up-apparatus-correctly-without-assistance-from-the-supervisor/) |
| **[• use a stop-watch to measure intervals of time, including the period of an oscillating system by timing an appropriate number of consecutive oscillations](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-a-stop-watch-to-measure-intervals-of-time-including-the-period-of-an-oscillating/)** | 32 | 19 | 68 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-a-stop-watch-to-measure-intervals-of-time-including-the-period-of-an-oscillating/) |
| **[• use both analogue scales and digital displays.](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-both-analogue-scales-and-digital-displays/)** | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-both-analogue-scales-and-digital-displays/) |
| **[• use their apparatus to collect an appropriate quantity of data](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-their-apparatus-to-collect-an-appropriate-quantity-of-data/)** | 27 | 20 | 164 | 2025–2026 | [Open topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-their-apparatus-to-collect-an-appropriate-quantity-of-data/) |

## Browse every topic question

- [• follow instructions given in the form of written instructions and diagrams (including circuit diagrams)](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/follow-instructions-given-in-the-form-of-written-instructions-and-diagrams-including/) — 34 question items · 18 papers — 49 marks · 2025–2026
- [• make measurements using common laboratory apparatus, such as millimetre scales, protractors, top-pan balances, newton meters, analogue or digital electrical meters, measuring cylinders, calipers*, micrometer screw gauges and thermometers](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/make-measurements-using-common-laboratory-apparatus-such-as-millimetre-scales/) — 85 question items · 21 papers — 142 marks · 2025–2026
- [• repeat readings where appropriate](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/repeat-readings-where-appropriate/) — 44 question items · 21 papers — 129 marks · 2025–2026
- [• set up apparatus correctly without assistance from the supervisor](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/set-up-apparatus-correctly-without-assistance-from-the-supervisor/) — 12 question items · 9 papers — 28 marks · 2025–2026
- [• use a stop-watch to measure intervals of time, including the period of an oscillating system by timing an appropriate number of consecutive oscillations](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-a-stop-watch-to-measure-intervals-of-time-including-the-period-of-an-oscillating/) — 32 question items · 19 papers — 68 marks · 2025–2026
- [• use both analogue scales and digital displays.](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-both-analogue-scales-and-digital-displays/) — 7 question items · 5 papers — 8 marks · 2025–2026
- [• use their apparatus to collect an appropriate quantity of data](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-successful-collection-of-data/use-their-apparatus-to-collect-an-appropriate-quantity-of-data/) — 27 question items · 20 papers — 164 marks · 2025–2026

## Other topics in 9702 P3

- [Analysis, conclusions and evaluation - Drawing conclusions 72 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/analysis-conclusions-and-evaluation-drawing-conclusions/)
- [Analysis, conclusions and evaluation - Estimating uncertainties 21 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/analysis-conclusions-and-evaluation-estimating-uncertainties/)
- [Analysis, conclusions and evaluation - Identifying limitations 21 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/analysis-conclusions-and-evaluation-identifying-limitations/)
- [Analysis, conclusions and evaluation - Interpretation of graph 45 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/analysis-conclusions-and-evaluation-interpretation-of-graph/)
- [Analysis, conclusions and evaluation - Suggesting improvements 21 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/analysis-conclusions-and-evaluation-suggesting-improvements/)
- [Manipulation, measurement and observation - Quality of data 41 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/manipulation-measurement-and-observation-quality-of-data/)
- [Presentation of data and observations - Graph: Layout 21 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/presentation-of-data-and-observations-graph-layout/)
- [Presentation of data and observations - Graph: Plotting of points 22 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/presentation-of-data-and-observations-graph-plotting-of-points/)
- [Presentation of data and observations - Graph: Trend line 23 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/presentation-of-data-and-observations-graph-trend-line/)
- [Presentation of data and observations - Recording of data, observations and calculations 111 question items](https://www.examsci.com/topics/cie-ial/physics/9702-paper-3/presentation-of-data-and-observations-recording-of-data-observations-and-calculations/)

## Topic question rules and edge cases

**How many subtopics does Manipulation, measurement and observation - Successful collection of data contain?**

This page lists 7 subtopics tagged to the current syllabus. They are ordered by syllabus number, then alphabetically, and each row opens a page of matching past-paper questions.

**How are the subtopic question and mark totals calculated?**

A multiple-choice question contributes one item and its marks to every subtopic it is tagged with. A structured question contributes one item per tagged part, and that part’s marks; untagged parts of the same question are not counted here. A part tagged to several subtopics therefore appears under each of them.

**Why do some subtopics have no numbered prefix?**

Practical-skills statements and some syllabus bullets are unnumbered. Numbered statements come first; unnumbered statements and ties are sorted alphabetically.

**Is the LaTeX rendered without JavaScript?**

Yes. Subtopics that contain formulas are converted to static KaTeX HTML during the build, and the KaTeX stylesheet is served from the same site.

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