Physics (A) J249,03 Higher November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Newton’s laws; free-body force diagrams; acceleration calculations; moments and equilibrium in rotational motion; energy transfer in diving motion.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Investigating circuit resistance; filament lamp resistance changes; power and charge flow calculations; static electricity interactions.

3. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Specific heat capacity and material identification; temperature and pressure relationships; phase changes and heat transfer.

4. Magnetism and Electromagnetism – Electromagnetic induction in dynamos; force on a current-carrying wire; induced magnetism in materials.

5. Work, Power, and Energy – Work done in mechanical systems; power efficiency in real-world applications; hydrostatic pressure calculations.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Identifying and correcting experimental errors; ensuring reproducibility and accuracy; graph interpretation for force-extension and motion relationships.