AQA GCSE
GCSE Physics
Energy, electricity, forces and motion, waves, magnetism and atomic physics - illustrated and exam-ready.
- 8 topics
- 56 illustrated pages
- Higher & Foundation
How AQA GCSE Physics is examined
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) is assessed by two written papers of 1 hour 45 minutes, each worth 100 marks and 50% of the grade. Paper 1 covers energy, electricity, the particle model of matter and atomic structure. Paper 2 covers forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, and space physics (Separate Science only). Both tiers are available and a physics equation sheet is provided in the exam.
Combined Science: Trilogy students sit two physics papers of 1 hour 15 minutes (70 marks each) drawn from the same topics, without space physics and the other Separate only content. AQA provides the same kind of physics equation sheet in these exams, and every topic shows each equation with its units so you can practise choosing and using the right one.
Each topic below is a complete set of illustrated notes with the key ideas, every equation and its units, worked examples, required practicals, common mistakes and a quick check. The first topic, Energy, is free.
Free printables: every Physics equation · the 10 Physics required practicals · the required practicals checklist. New to GCSEs? Read what a GCSE is and how it works.
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What you’ll master in Physics
Energy
Energy stores, transfers, work done and efficiency.
Electricity
Circuits, current, voltage, resistance and power.
Atomic Physics
Structure of the atom, radiation and isotopes.
Forces & Motion
Forces, motion, moments and pressure.
Waves
Wave properties, speed, reflection and refraction.
Magnetism & Electromagnetism
Magnets, fields, motors and electromagnets.
Particle Model of Matter
States of matter, density and changes of state.
Space Physics
Stars, galaxies, the solar system and beyond.
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Illustrated notes for every topic
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