GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics
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GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics has 8 topics: Matter, Forces, Electricity and 5 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Matter or jump to the topic you are revising.
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What topics are in GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics?
Forces and Their Interactions
- Scalars and vectors
- Resultant forces
- Work done
Forces and Elasticity
- Hooke's law
- Required practical: springs
Forces and Motion
- Speed and velocity
- Acceleration
- Newton's laws
Momentum
- Momentum
- Conservation of momentum
Current, Potential Difference and Resistance
- Circuit symbols
- Charge and current
- Resistors and I-V graphs
Series and Parallel Circuits
- Series circuits
- Parallel circuits
Domestic Uses and Safety
- Mains electricity
- Power and energy transfer
- The National Grid
Static Electricity
- Static charge
- Electric fields
Energy Stores and Systems
- Energy stores
- Kinetic and potential energy
- Specific heat capacity
Conservation and Dissipation
- Conservation of energy
- Power
- Efficiency
National and Global Energy Resources
- Renewable and non-renewable resources
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Work through your course topic by topic, in the order it is taught, so nothing gets missed.
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Check each topic against what you should be able to do, and practise on exam-style questions as they are added.
Improve
Go back to what you could not do, or work with a tutor to close the gaps before your exams.
GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics: common questions
What topics are in GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics?
GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics has 8 topics: Topic 1: Matter; Topic 2: Forces; Topic 3: Electricity; Topic 4: Magnetism and Magnetic Fields; Topic 5: Waves in Matter; Topic 6: Radioactivity; Topic 7: Energy; Topic 8: Global Challenges.
How should I revise GCSE OCR Combined Science A (Gateway): Physics?
Work through one topic at a time in order, since later topics build on earlier ones. For each topic, check you can do everything on its list before moving on, and go back to the ones you could not.
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