Physics (A) J249,03 Higher June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Newton’s laws; calculating work done and power; velocity-time graph analysis; circular motion and acceleration.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Investigating diode characteristics; identifying circuit errors; resistance and power calculations; transformer output voltage and type.

3. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Specific latent heat and heat capacity calculations; energy requirements in cooling and heating vaccines; effects of atmospheric pressure changes.

4. Magnetism and Electromagnetism – Fleming’s left-hand rule; solenoid field strength; electromagnetic induction in electric motors; electrostatic dust precipitators.

5. Work, Power, and Energy – Hydraulic pressure calculations; efficiency in practical applications; power consumption in electrical systems.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Controlling variables in physics experiments; identifying sources of error; ensuring reproducibility and accuracy; data analysis and graph interpretation.