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  1. GCSE
  3. Physics OCR

Physics

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Free OCR GCSE Physics revision for Foundation and Higher tier: 911 exam-style questions and past papers from 2018–2025 with mark schemes.

1 Matter

1.1 The particle model

1.2 Changes of state

1.3 Pressure

2 Forces

2.1 Motion

2.2 Newton’s laws

2.3 Forces in action

3 Electricity

3.1 Static and charge

3.2 Simple circuits

4 Magnetism and magnetic fields

4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

4.2 Uses of magnetism

5 Waves in matter

5.1 Wave behaviour

5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

5.3 Wave interactions

6 Radioactivity

6.1 Radioactive emissions

6.2 Uses and hazards

7 Energy

7.1 Work done

7.2 Power and efficiency

8 Global challenges

8.1 Physics on the move

8.2 Powering Earth

8.3 Beyond Earth

Practical skills

Practical skills

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1 (Foundation Tier) / Paper 3 (Higher Tier)Written exam1h 45m90 marks50%
Paper 2 (Foundation Tier) / Paper 4 (Higher Tier)Written exam1h 45m90 marks50%

Course aims & skills

OCR GCSE Physics builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • recall scientific facts, terms, definitions and units
  • apply knowledge and understanding to unfamiliar situations
  • interpret, analyse and evaluate experimental data
  • plan investigations and evaluate methods and conclusions
  • carry out the required practicals and describe the techniques
  • use and rearrange equations, and work with significant figures
  • process data with appropriate maths skills
  • construct and read graphs, tables and diagrams
  • build and communicate evidence-based scientific arguments

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