OCR A Level Physics A exam questions and past papers
Free OCR A Level Physics A exam questions by topic, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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OCR A Level Physics A exam questions by topic
Each pack with its mark scheme.
Year 1 modules
OCR A Level Physics AModule 2: Foundations of PhysicsQuantities, units, measurements and vectors
Module 3: Forces and MotionMotion, forces, work, energy, materials and momentum
Module 4: Electrons, Waves and PhotonsCharge, current, circuits, waves and quantum physics
Year 2 modules
OCR A Level Physics AModule 5: Newtonian World and AstrophysicsThermal physics, circular motion, oscillations, gravitation and astrophysics
Module 6: Particles and Medical PhysicsCapacitors, fields, nuclear and particle physics and medical imaging
Extra resources
Useful downloads for the whole course.
AS Level papers
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Past papers
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Old specification papers
Exam questions from the previous OCR A Level Physics A specification, by unit.
About OCR A Level Physics A
The OCR A Level Physics A exam (specification H556) is made up of three written papers. OCR A Level Physics A Paper 1, Modelling Physics, covers Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5, including forces and motion, thermal physics, gravitation and astrophysics. Paper 2, Exploring Physics, covers Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6, including electrons, waves and photons, fields and particle and medical physics. Papers 1 and 2 last 2 hours 15 minutes each. Paper 3, Unified Physics, lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and can test any module on the specification, with a strong focus on practical skills.
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