Years 10 and 11

GCSE Physics revision

Notes, diagrams and exam-style questions for every topic in GCSE Physics, for AQA, OCR A, OCR B, Edexcel and Cambridge. The first part of each topic is free to read here, with practice questions and answers.

13 topics
78 subtopics
4,437 questions

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AQAAQA GCSE Physics (8463)9 topics in specification order OCR AOCR Gateway Physics A (J249)7 topics in specification order OCR BOCR Twenty First Century Physics B (J259)7 topics in specification order EdexcelEdexcel GCSE Physics (1PH0)16 topics in specification order CambridgeCambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)25 topics in specification order

Topics

Topic 1EnergyEnergy is the big idea that connects every part of physics. In this topic we learn how energy is stored, transferred and wasted.6 subtopics · 397 questions Topic 2ElectricityElectricity powers almost everything in modern life, so this topic covers how circuits work and how electricity reaches our homes.7 subtopics · 462 questions Topic 3Particle model of matterThe particle model of matter explains the properties of solids, liquids and gases using the movement of tiny particles.5 subtopics · 286 questions Topic 4Atomic structureAtomic structure in physics is about the nucleus: what it's made of, why some nuclei are unstable, and the radiation they give…7 subtopics · 432 questionsTopic 5ForcesForces explains how and why things move, speed up, slow down or stay still.9 subtopics · 561 questions Topic 6WavesWaves carry energy from place to place without carrying matter, and they let us see, hear and communicate.7 subtopics · 406 questions Topic 7Magnetism and electromagnetismMagnetism and electromagnetism explains how magnets and electric currents are linked, and how that link powers motors, speakers…7 subtopics · 314 questionsTopic 8Space physicsSpace physics takes us from our own solar system to the edge of the observable universe.3 subtopics · 119 questions Topic 9Motion and momentumMotion and momentum is about describing and explaining how things move, from a sprinter on a track to cars in a collision.8 subtopics · 450 questions Topic 10Forces and matter: springs and fluidsForces and matter looks at how forces change the shape of objects and how fluids push on things.4 subtopics · 219 questions Topic 11Light and opticsLight and optics explores how light reflects, refracts and is focused by lenses, and how objects get their colour.7 subtopics · 273 questions Topic 12Static electricity and electric fieldsStatic electricity and electric fields explains sparks, shocks and the electric forces between charged objects.3 subtopics · 202 questions Topic 13Working scientifically and maths skillsWorking scientifically and maths skills cover the skills used in every physics question, from units to graphs to evaluation.5 subtopics · 316 questions

Physics at other levels

First year of A-level (AS)A-level Physics Year 127 topics · 2,389 questions Second year of A-level (A2)A-level Physics Year 1328 topics · 7,024 questions