Physics study guides

An overview of topic P1 Matter in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping the particle model and density, internal energy, specific heat capacity and specific latent heat, changes of state, and pressure in gases and liquids, with the recall and given equations and how the topic is examined.

An overview of topic P2 Forces in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping motion and motion graphs, Newton's three laws, springs and Hooke's law, moments and levers, and momentum, with the recall and given equations and how the topic is examined.

An overview of topic P3 Electricity in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping static electricity and charge, series and parallel circuits, current, potential difference and resistance, the I-V characteristics of components, and electrical power and energy, with the recall equations and how the topic is examined.

An overview of topic P4 Magnetism and magnetic fields in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping permanent and induced magnets and magnetic fields, electromagnets and the motor effect, and electromagnetic induction, generators and transformers, and how the topic is examined.

An overview of topic P5 Waves in matter in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping wave behaviour and the wave equation, the electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction and lenses, and sound and ultrasound, with the recall equation and how the topic is examined.

An overview of topic P6 Radioactivity in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping atomic structure and isotopes, radioactive decay and half-life, nuclear equations, the uses and hazards of radiation, and nuclear fission and fusion, with the key skills and how the topic is examined.

An overview of topics P7 Energy and P8 Global challenges in OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (J249), mapping energy stores and transfers, work, energy and power, efficiency and energy resources, the national grid and mains electricity, vehicle safety and stopping distances, and the Solar System and the universe, with the recall and given equations and how the topics are examined.