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OCR GCSE Physics Revision Notes

Our OCR GCSE Physics revision notes have been broken down into topics specific to the OCR exam board to help you target your revision. With clear explanations, diagrams and examples, we’ll help you to understand every the most complex of concepts.

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Should I write my own OCR GCSE Physics revision notes?

Writing your own GCSE Physics notes is a good idea only if you are actively engaging with what you are writing, rather than just copying it out of a textbook. Try to summarise ideas into your own words or create flashcards/quizzes for yourself. This will mean that you are more likely to retain the information.

How long is the OCR GCSE Physics exam?

The OCR Physics A exam consists of two papers for both the Foundation tier (grade 5-1) and the Higher tier (grade 9-4) which are both 1 hour 45 minutes long and each are weighted to 50% of the grade mark. The two papers are split into different topics.

What topics are on the OCR GCSE Physics exam?

Paper 1 of the OCR GCSE Physics A exam consists of topics including Matter, Forces, Electricity, Magnetism and magnetic fields and Practical Skills. Paper 2 consists of topics including Waves in matter, Radioactivity, Energy, Global challenges and Practical skills. It presumes that students have knowledge of the topics in paper 1.