OCR GCSE (9-1) Gateway Science Physics A (J249) exam questions and past papers
Free OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway) exam questions by topic, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway) exam questions by topic
Each pack with its mark scheme.
P1 Matter
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P1.1 The particle model
P1.2 Changes of state
P2 Forces
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P2.3 Forces in action
P3 Electricity
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P3.1 Static and charge
P3.2 Simple circuits
P4 Magnetism and magnetic fields
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields
P4.2 Uses of magnetism
P5 Waves in matter
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P5.1 Wave behaviour
P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum
P5.3 Wave interaction
P6 Radioactivity
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P6.1 Radioactive emissions
P6.2 Uses and hazards
P7 Energy
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P7.2 Power and efficiency
P8 Global challenges
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)P8.1 Physics on the move
P8.2 Powering earth
Maths skills
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)M1 Arithmetic and numerical computation
M5 Geometry and trigonometry
Working scientifically
OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway)WS1.1 Development of scientific thinking
WS1.2 Experimental skills and strategies
WS1.3 Analysis and evaluation
WS1.4 Scientific vocabulary quantities units symbols and nomenclature
Foundation tier papers
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Higher tier papers
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