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O-Level Physics 6091 Syllabus 2026: Papers, Topics + Free PDF

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The 2026 SEAB 6091 Physics spec keeps the classic mechanics-to-nuclear arc and assesses Paper 3 through two 55-minute practical sections (20% overall) covering Planning/MMO/PDO/ACE (SEAB syllabus PDF).

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Data-analysis questions can appear without live apparatus, and candidates are expected to be familiar with data-loggers (same source).
Master forces → SUVAT → energy plus the syllabus practical techniques list early so Paper 3 routines fit comfortably within each 55-minute window.

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Last updated 26 Jan 2026

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Q: What does O-Level Physics Syllabus: 2026 Edition (Singapore) cover?
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The 2026 SEAB 6091 Physics spec keeps the classic mechanics-to-nuclear arc and assesses Paper 3 through two 55-minute practical sections (20% overall) covering Planning/MMO/PDO/ACE (SEAB syllabus PDF).
Data-analysis questions can appear without live apparatus, and candidates are expected to be familiar with data-loggers (same source).
Master forces → SUVAT → energy plus the syllabus practical techniques list early so Paper 3 routines fit comfortably within each 55-minute window.

If you have...	Read this first
1 second	O-Level Physics 6091 is 3 papers, 11 topic sections, and one practical skill stack.
10 seconds	Check paper weights, topic flow, equations, data-loggers, Paper 3 sections, Planning, MMO, PDO, ACE, and practical techniques.
100 seconds	Use the syllabus as a map: Papers 1 and 2 test physics ideas, while Paper 3 tests how clearly you gather and explain evidence.
Concrete example	SUVAT appears in theory questions and can also support a practical graph for motion or free-fall data.
Best next step	Download the SEAB PDF and mark each topic as weak, okay, or exam-ready.

Status: SEAB O-Level Physics syllabus 6091 (first exam 2026) checked 2026-01-26 - refresh when SEAB publishes a newer syllabus edition.

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https://www.seab.gov.sg/files/O%20Lvl%20Syllabus%20Sch%20Cddts/2026/6091_y26_sy.pdf

Paper	Duration / Marks	Weight	Headline skills
Paper 1 MCQ	1 h / 40 x 1	30 %	Breadth recall, unit & sign traps
Paper 2 Structured	1 h 45 / 80 m	50 %	Multi-topic synthesis with a data-based question
Paper 3 Practical	1 h 50 / 40 m	20 %	Two 55-minute sections; Plan, MMO, PDO, ACE (data analysis may appear without apparatus)

Section	Core ideas	Anchor equation(s)
1. Measurement	Base & derived SI units, scalar vs vector, significant-figure rules	$\text{Percentage uncertainty} = \frac{\Delta x}{x} \times 100 \%$
2. Kinematics	Distance-time & velocity-time graphs, SUVAT	$v^2 = u^2 + 2 a s$
3. Dynamics	Newton's laws, free-body diagrams, momentum	$F = m a \quad \text{and} \quad F \Delta t = m \Delta v$
4. Forces	Turning moments, pressure, density	$p = \frac{F}{A}$
5. Energy, Work, Power	KE-PE transfer, efficiency	$KE = \tfrac12 m v^2$
6. Thermal Physics	Conduction, convection, radiation; gas laws	$p V = n R T$
7. Waves	Transverse vs longitudinal, sound, EM spectrum	$v = f \lambda$
8. Light	Reflection, refraction, lenses, critical angle	$n_i \sin \theta_i = n_r \sin \theta_r$
9. Electricity	Current, potential difference, $R = \frac{V}{I}$ , circuits	$P = V I$
10. Magnetism & EM	Electromagnets, EM induction, transformers	$E = - N \frac{\Delta \Phi}{\Delta t}$
11. Radioactivity	Alpha, beta, gamma, half-life	$N = N_0 e^{-\lambda t}$

O-Level Physics 6091 Syllabus 2026: Papers, Topics + Free PDF

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Keep Your Physics Practical Stack On Track

1 | Exam Structure at a Glance

2 | Syllabus Map - Topic Flow & Key Equations

3 | Assessment Objectives (AOs)

4 | What Changed for 2026

5 | Bridging to the Integrated Programme

6 | Mini Checklist Before Each WA

7 | Key Equations Sheet (print & pin)

8 | Further Reading

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