Physics (B) J259,03 Higher June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Gravitational potential energy and work done; momentum and force in collisions; circular motion and velocity changes.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Resistance and power calculations; potential difference and charge flow; thermistor sensitivity in temperature monitoring.

3. Waves and Radiation – Electromagnetic spectrum properties; wave behavior in sound and light; electromagnetic induction in coils and loudspeakers.

4. Energy and Power – Energy transfers in mechanical systems; efficiency in electrical and nuclear power generation; Sankey diagram analysis.

5. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Specific heat capacity and state changes; particle behavior in different states; temperature dependence of gas pressure.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Identifying errors in experiments; improving measurement accuracy; graphical analysis of nuclear decay and wave behavior.