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  2. Physics OCR

Physics

Spec J249

Free OCR GCSE Physics revision for Foundation and Higher tier: 629 exam-style questions and past papers from 2018–2025 with mark schemes.

Matter

The particle model

Changes of state

Pressure

Forces

Motion

Newton’s laws

Forces in action

Electricity

Static and charge

Simple circuits

Magnetism and magnetic fields

Magnets and magnetic fields

Uses of magnetism

Waves in matter

Wave behaviour

The electromagnetic spectrum

Wave interactions

Radioactivity

Radioactive emissions

Uses and hazards

Energy

Work done

Power and efficiency

Global challenges

Physics on the move

Powering Earth

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%

All topics

Matter

The particle model

Changes of state

Pressure

Forces

Motion

Newton’s laws

Forces in action

Electricity

Static and charge

Simple circuits

Magnetism and magnetic fields

Magnets and magnetic fields

Uses of magnetism

Waves in matter

Wave behaviour

The electromagnetic spectrum

Wave interactions

Radioactivity

Radioactive emissions

Uses and hazards

Energy

Work done

Power and efficiency

Global challenges

Physics on the move

Powering Earth

Beyond Earth

Practical skills

Practical skills

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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