Complete OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249) path covering all eight topics — P1 Matter, P2 Forces, P3 Electricity, P4 Magnetism and magnetic fields, P5 Waves in matter, P6 Radioactivity, P7 Energy, and P8 Global challenges — plus dedicated exam preparation for the Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Matter
Master Topic P1 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): density and the particle model, states of matter, changes of state and conservation of mass, internal energy, specific heat capacity, specific latent heat, gas pressure and temperature, and pressure in fluids. Worked calculations, required-practical method steps, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Forces
Master Topic P2 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): scalars and vectors, speed, velocity and acceleration, distance–time and velocity–time graphs, the equations of motion and terminal velocity, Newton’s laws, weight and gravity, and forces and elasticity. Worked calculations, required-practical method steps, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
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OCR GCSE Physics — Electricity
Master Topic P3 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): static electricity and charge, electric fields, current, charge and potential difference, resistance and I–V characteristics, series and parallel circuits, electrical power and energy, and mains electricity and safety. Worked calculations, required-practical method steps, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
Master Topic P4 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): permanent and induced magnets, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, the motor effect and electric motors, the generator effect, generators and the dynamo, and transformers and loudspeakers. Worked calculations, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Waves in Matter
Master Topic P5 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): transverse and longitudinal waves, the wave equation, reflection and refraction, sound waves, ultrasound and seismic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the uses and dangers of electromagnetic waves. Worked calculations, required-practical method steps, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Radioactivity
Master Topic P6 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): the nuclear model of the atom, isotopes and radioactive decay, types of nuclear radiation, nuclear equations, half-life, the uses and hazards of radiation, and nuclear fission and fusion. Worked calculations, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Energy
Master Topic P7 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): energy stores and transfers, conservation of energy, work done and power, kinetic energy, gravitational and elastic potential energy, efficiency, and thermal energy transfer and insulation. Worked calculations, required-practical method steps, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Global Challenges
Master Topic P8 of OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): stopping distances, momentum and collisions, energy resources, generating electricity, the national grid, the solar system and orbits, the life cycle of stars, and red-shift and the Big Bang. Worked calculations, exam tips and graded model answers for Foundation and Higher tiers.
OCR GCSE Physics — Exam Preparation
Exam technique for OCR Gateway Science A GCSE Physics (J249): paper structure and tiers, assessment objectives, using the equation sheet, required practicals, six-mark questions, maths skills for physics, command words, practical and data-analysis skills, common mistakes and a full paper walkthrough. Build the strategy to convert knowledge into marks across the Foundation and Higher tiers.