Physics (A) J249,01 Foundation June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Calculating speed, acceleration, and work done; analyzing motion in different race distances; interaction of forces in rotational and translational movement.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Understanding voltage in series circuits; resistance variation; energy transfer in electrical appliances; use of circuit components like LDRs and thermistors.

3. Atomic Structure and Radiation – Evolution of atomic models; differences in past and present models; properties of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

4. Thermal Physics and Energy Transfer – Investigating specific heat capacity of water; experimental errors and improvements; comparison of energy efficiency in household appliances.

5. Magnetism and Electromagnetism – Investigating the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire; evidence of Earth’s magnetic core using a compass.

6. Pressure and Moments – Calculating pressure in fluids; forces in seesaws and syringes; balancing rotational forces in moments and levers.