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OCR GCSE Physics A · J249

OCR GCSE Physics A Paper 1 (Foundation)

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Marks: 90
Weighting: 50% of the GCSE

From the OCR specification (opens in a new tab), Version 4.2 (February 2024), PDF page 11.

5 sections · 108 revision notes · 11 past papers

Higher tier students sit Paper 3 (Higher) instead, on the same topics.

What’s on Paper 1 (Foundation)

Topic P1 Matter

Particle model · Changes of state · PressureAlso on Paper 3 (Higher)23 notes

P1.1 Particle model

Paper 1 (Foundation) past papers

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Question paper Mark scheme

Atomic structure

Pro

P1.1c Size of atoms Pro

P1.1d Density Pro

P1.1e Density and states of matter Pro

P1.1f Density calculations Pro

P1.2 Changes of state

P1.2a Conservation of mass Pro
P1.2b Physical vs chemical changes Pro
P1.2c Heating a system Pro
P1.2d Specific heat capacity and latent heat 2 notes
- Specific Heat Capacity and Practical Investigation Pro
- Specific Latent Heat Pro
P1.2e Calculating thermal energy changes Pro
P1.2f Calculating energy for change of state Pro

P1.3 Pressure

Matter overview

Topic P2 Forces

Motion · Newton’s laws · Forces in actionAlso on Paper 3 (Higher)40 notes

P2.1 Motion

P2.2 Newton’s laws

P2.3 Forces in action

Forces overview

Topic P3 Electricity

Static and charge · Simple circuitsAlso on Paper 3 (Higher)20 notes

P3.1 Static and charge

P3.2 Simple circuits

Electricity overview

Topic P4 Magnetism and magnetic fields

Magnets and magnetic fields · Uses of magnetismAlso on Paper 3 (Higher)17 notes

P4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

P4.2 Uses of magnetism

Magnetism and magnetic fields overview

Topic P9 Practical skills

Practical Activity GroupsOn every paper8 notes

Practical Activity Groups

Practical skills overview

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Question paper Mark scheme Insert

All OCR GCSE Physics A past papers

Pro

P2.2d Newton’s first law Pro

P2.2e Resolution of forces Pro

P2.2f Terminal velocity Pro

P2.2g Resultant forces Pro

P2.2h Equilibrium Pro

P2.2i Newton’s second law Pro

P2.2j Inertia Pro

P2.2k Momentum Pro

P2.2l Inter-relation of force variables Pro

P2.2m Work done and energy transfer Pro

P2.2n Stored energy calculations Pro

P2.2o Power definition Pro

P2.2p Newton’s third law Pro

P2.2q Circular motion Pro

Force and extension relationship

Pro

P2.3d Linear and non-linear relationships Pro

P2.3e Spring constant Pro

P2.3f Work done in stretching Pro

P2.3g Gravitational field Pro

P2.3h Weight and gravity Pro

P2.3i Acceleration in free fall Pro

P2.3j Applying force formulae Pro

P2.3k Rotation Pro

P2.3l Moment of a force Pro

P2.3m Levers and gears Pro

P2.3n Pressure in fluids Pro

P2.3o Hydraulic systems Pro

Current, resistance, potential difference

Pro

P3.2d Ohm's law relationship Pro

P3.2e Resistance variation Pro

P3.2f Circuit design for resistance effects Pro

P3.2g Graphs of circuit elements Pro

P3.2h Relating graphs to component properties Pro

P3.2i Resistance in series and parallel Pro

P3.2j Calculating circuit values Pro

P3.2k Testing circuits Pro

P3.2l Power transfer Pro

P3.2m Applying electrical equations Pro

Calculating magnetic force

Pro

P4.2d Electric motors Pro

P4.2e Electromagnetic induction Pro

P4.2f Alternators and dynamos Pro

P4.2g Transformers Pro

P4.2h Transformer turns ratio Pro

P4.2i Transformer equation Pro

P4.2j Microphones and speakers Pro

What’s on Paper 1 (Foundation)

Topic P1 Matter

P1.1 Particle model

Paper 1 (Foundation) past papers

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P1.2 Changes of state

P1.3 Pressure

Topic P2 Forces

P2.1 Motion

P2.2 Newton’s laws

P2.3 Forces in action

Topic P3 Electricity

P3.1 Static and charge

P3.2 Simple circuits

Topic P4 Magnetism and magnetic fields

P4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields

P4.2 Uses of magnetism

Topic P9 Practical skills

Practical Activity Groups

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