AQA GCSE Physics (8463) exam questions and past papers
Free AQA GCSE Physics exam questions by topic, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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AQA GCSE Physics exam questions by topic
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4.1 Energy
AQA GCSE Physics4.1.1.1 Energy stores and systems2 packs
4.1.1.2 Changes in energy2 packs
4.1.1.3 Energy changes in systems2 packs
4.1.2.1 Energy transfers in a system
4.1.2.2 Efficiency2 packs
4.1.3 National and global energy resources3 packs
4.2 Electricity
AQA GCSE Physics4.2.1 Current potential difference and resistance4 packs
4.2.2 Series and parallel circuits2 packs
4.2.3 Domestic uses and safety3 packs
4.2.4 Energy transfers3 packs
4.2.5 Static electricity
4.3 Particle Model of Matter
AQA GCSE Physics4.3.1 Changes of state and the particle model2 packs
4.3.2.1 Internal energy3 packs
4.3.2.2 Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity2 packs
4.3.2.3 Changes of heat and specific latent heat2 packs
4.3.3 Particle model and pressure2 packs
4.4 Atomic Structure
AQA GCSE Physics4.4.1 Atoms and isotopes2 packs
4.4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation3 packs
4.4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation2 packs
4.4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion2 packs
4.5 Forces
AQA GCSE Physics4.5.1.1 Scalar and vector quantities2 packs
4.5.1.2 Contact and non contact forces
4.5.1.3 Gravity2 packs
4.5.1.4 Resultant forces2 packs
4.5.2 Work done and energy transfer3 packs
4.5.3 Forces and elasticity2 packs
4.5.4 Moments levers and gears2 packs
4.5.5.1 Pressure in a fluid
4.5.5.2 Atmospheric pressure
4.5.6.1.1 Distance and displacement2 packs
4.5.6.1.2 Speed
4.5.6.1.3 Velocity
4.5.6.1.4 The distance time relationship
4.5.6.1.5 Acceleration3 packs
4.5.6.2.1 Newton's first law
4.5.6.2.2 Newton's second law2 packs
4.5.6.2.3 Newton's third law2 packs
4.5.6.3 Forces and braking2 packs
4.5.7 Momentum2 packs
4.6 Waves
AQA GCSE Physics4.6.1 Waves in air fluids and solids3 packs
4.6.2 Electromagnetic waves5 packs
4.6.3 Black body radiation
4.7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
AQA GCSE Physics4.7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism magnetic forces and fields2 packs
4.7.2 The motor effect2 packs
4.7.3 Induced potential transformers and the national grid
4.8 Space Physics
AQA GCSE Physics4.8.1 Solar system stability of orbital motions and satellites2 packs
4.8.2 Red shift
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