Physics (B) J259,03 Higher November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Forces and Motion – Deceleration and braking forces in vehicles; momentum calculations for planetary motion; speed of waves in different water depths.

2. Electricity and Circuits – Power dissipation in electrical devices; charge flow and resistance calculations; efficiency in electrical mixers and energy loss.

3. Waves and Radiation – Electromagnetic spectrum properties; UV and alpha radiation hazards; nuclear decay equations and isotope comparisons.

4. Energy and Power – Energy transfer and efficiency in thermal insulation; cooling rates of different materials; energy conservation in mechanical systems.

5. Thermal and Energy Transfer – Specific latent heat and cooling effects; temperature dependence of gas behavior; insulation effects on heat retention.

6. Experimental Methods and Data Analysis – Improving experimental reproducibility; interpreting graphical data trends; analyzing astronomical data on star properties.