AQA · 8463
Physics GCSE
Separate physics across two papers, with required practicals, equations and mathematical skills throughout.
Specification points
8
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How it is assessed
- Paper 1 — Energy, electricity, particle model of matter, atomic structure (1h 45m, 50%).
- Paper 2 — Forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, space physics (1h 45m, 50%).
Taught lessons
Textbook-style lessons written for this course: explanation, a worked model answer, then marked checks.
GCSE physics: energy and electricity
Energy stores, transfers and efficiency, and current, potential difference, resistance and power in circuits.
GCSE physics: forces, motion and waves
Newton's laws and motion graphs, stopping distances and momentum, and the properties and behaviour of waves.
Exam-style practice papers
Physics practice paper
Calculation and explanation questions across energy, electricity, forces, waves and radiation.
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Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Paper 1
- 4.1Energy stores and transfersNot started
Calculate kinetic, gravitational and elastic energy, power, efficiency and evaluate energy resources.
- 4.2ElectricityNot started
Use current, potential difference and resistance in series and parallel circuits, and understand mains electricity and power.
- 4.3Particle model of matterNot started
Use density, internal energy, specific heat capacity, latent heat and gas pressure.
- 4.4Atomic structure and radiationNot started
Describe the nuclear model, isotopes, radioactive decay, half-life, and uses and hazards of radiation.
Paper 2
- 4.5Forces and motionNot started
Use scalars and vectors, Newton's laws, momentum, stopping distances and motion graphs.
- 4.6WavesNot started
Describe transverse and longitudinal waves, the wave equation, reflection, refraction and the electromagnetic spectrum.
- 4.7Magnetism and electromagnetismNot started
Explain magnetic fields, the motor effect, electromagnets and, at Higher tier, induction and transformers.
- 4.8Space physicsNot started
Describe the life cycle of stars, orbital motion and red-shift evidence for an expanding universe.