CAP – English

The Canadian Association of Physicists puts together a high school physics examination targeted for upper-year physics students across Canada. It stresses logical and creative thinking, by asking questions going beyond the expectation of the classroom. Prizes are awarded to the top students both provincially and nationally.

The CAP 2023 High School Prize Exam is scheduled for April 5, 2023. For more information and the latest updates, please visit the CAP website, and contact the provincial coordinator regarding participation.

Interested teachers and students should contact the provincial coordinator

For information about the exam organization, schedule, the exam committee or other physics competitions, visit the Secondary School Prize Examinations section on the main CAP site.

Exams and Results From Previous Years

Previous Exams and Solutions

Top students 2023

Top students 2022

Top students 2021: Competition cancelled due to Covid pandemic.

Top students 2020: Competition cancelled due to Covid pandemic.

Top students 2019

Top students 2018

Top students 2017

Top students 2016

Top students 2015

Top students 2014

Top students 2013

Top students 2012

Top students, 2011

Top students, 2010

Top students, 2009

Top students, 2008

Top Students, 2007

Top Students, 2005-2006

Top Students, 1994-2004