Physics (A) J249,03 Higher June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Newton’s laws of motion; velocity-time graph analysis; conservation of momentum in collisions; calculating moments and equilibrium.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Investigating resistance in components; power and potential difference calculations; effects of circuit components on current and voltage.

3. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Specific latent heat calculations; energy transfer in phase changes; experimental determination of specific latent heat.

4. Magnetism and Electromagnetism – Investigating magnetic fields around current-carrying wires; electromagnetic induction; force on a wire in a magnetic field.

5. Work, Power, and Energy – Calculating work done and power in mechanical systems; energy conservation in different systems; efficiency and force calculations.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Sources of error in experiments; controlling variables; improving accuracy and precision in data collection; using graphical analysis for relationships.