Physics (A) J249,01 Foundation June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Calculation of moments and pressure; effects of force changes on motion; displacement and velocity-time graph analysis; free-body force diagrams.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Identifying circuit components; calculating resistance and potential difference; understanding circuit behavior with variable resistors and measuring instruments.

3. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Investigating resistance of a thermistor at different temperatures; specific latent heat and changes of state; experimental accuracy improvements.

4. Magnetism and Electromagnetism – Magnetic field investigations; behavior of electromagnets and solenoids; identifying correct magnetic field line directions.

5. Power and Energy Calculations – Work done in lifting objects; power and energy usage in electrical devices; comparing efficiency in different mechanical systems.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Controlling variables in physics experiments; plotting data accurately; evaluating pressure-volume relationships in gases.