Physics (B) J259,03 Higher June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Newton’s laws; acceleration and velocity-time graph analysis; gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy calculations; pressure and buoyancy in fluids.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Resistance and power calculations; step-down transformers in electricity transmission; charge flow and current in circuits; LED brightness and energy efficiency.

3. Waves and Radiation – Properties of electromagnetic waves; reflection and refraction in optical systems; nuclear decay processes and radiation safety.

4. Energy and Power – Work done and efficiency calculations; Sankey diagrams for energy transfers; thermal insulation and power dissipation in electrical devices.

5. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Specific latent heat and temperature effects on gases; density variations in different states of matter; solar energy and planetary surface temperatures.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Improving experimental reproducibility; interpreting graphs and trends; calculating uncertainties in measurements; analyzing orbital motion of celestial bodies.