AQA GCSE Physics revision

Topic 1: Energy

There are 8 parts: we start with energy stores, transfers and efficiency, and finish with energy resources.

1. 1.1Energy stores, transfers and efficiencyFree 65 questions
2. 1.2Kinetic and gravitational potential energy calculations70 questions
3. 1.3Work done and power65 questions
4. 1.4Internal energy and specific heat capacity63 questions
5. 1.5Required practical: specific heat capacity58 questions
6. 1.6Conduction, convection and thermal insulation70 questions
7. 1.7Required practical: thermal insulation and rate of energy transfer65 questions
8. 1.8Energy resources62 questions

Topic 2: Electricity

There are 10 parts: we start with circuits, current and resistance, and finish with uses and dangers of static electricity.

1. 2.1Circuits, current and resistanceFree 69 questions
2. 2.2Charge, potential difference and energy transferred (Q = It, E = QV)62 questions
3. 2.3Required practical: resistance of a wire and of series and parallel circuits72 questions
4. 2.4Required practical: I–V characteristics of a resistor, filament lamp and diode73 questions
5. 2.5Thermistors, LDRs and sensing circuits58 questions
6. 2.6Mains electricity and power65 questions
7. 2.7The National Grid and electricity transmission63 questions
8. 2.8Static charge and charging by frictionFree 67 questions
9. 2.9Electric fields and electrostatic forces73 questions
10. 2.10Uses and dangers of static electricity62 questions

Topic 3: Particle model of matter

There are 3 parts: we start with density and changes of state, and finish with particle motion in gases.

1. 3.1Density and changes of stateFree 53 questions
2. 3.2Required practical: density of regular and irregular solids and liquids64 questions
3. 3.3Particle motion in gases48 questions

Topic 4: Atomic structure

There are 7 parts: we start with history of the atomic model and electron energy levels, and finish with nuclear hazards, fission and fusion.

1. 4.1History of the atomic model and electron energy levels71 questions
2. 4.2Atoms and radioactivityFree 74 questions
3. 4.3Nuclear decay equations and changes in the nucleus73 questions
4. 4.4Half-life and radioactive decay calculations75 questions
5. 4.5Background radiation and measuring count rate30 questions
6. 4.6Uses of radiation in medicine and industry38 questions
7. 4.7Nuclear hazards, fission and fusion71 questions

Topic 5: Forces

There are 21 parts: we start with scalars, vectors and resultant forces, and finish with force, change in momentum and safety features.

1. 5.1Scalars, vectors and resultant forces70 questions
2. 5.2Weight, mass and gravitational field strength59 questions
3. 5.3Resolving forces and vector diagrams (Higher tier)57 questions
4. 5.4Required practical: force and extension of a spring (Hooke's law)Free 70 questions
5. 5.5Elastic potential energy and force–extension graphs64 questions
6. 5.6Elasticity, moments and pressure53 questions
7. 5.7Moments, levers and gears64 questions
8. 5.8Pressure in liquids and atmospheric pressure65 questions
9. 5.9Upthrust, floating and sinking20 questions
10. 5.10Speed, velocity and accelerationFree 67 questions
11. 5.11Distance–time and velocity–time graphs65 questions
12. 5.12Equations of motion: v² − u² = 2as55 questions
13. 5.13Forces and motionFree 50 questions
14. 5.14Newton's first law and inertia66 questions
15. 5.15Newton's second law (F = ma) and inertial mass68 questions
16. 5.16Required practical: force, mass and acceleration70 questions
17. 5.17Newton's third law and interaction pairs63 questions
18. 5.18Terminal velocity and falling objects62 questions
19. 5.19Stopping distances, reaction time and braking20 questions
20. 5.20Momentum and conservation of momentum60 questions
21. 5.21Force, change in momentum and safety features62 questions

Topic 6: Waves

There are 14 parts: we start with wave properties, and finish with colour, transmission and absorption of light.

1. 6.1Wave propertiesFree 44 questions
2. 6.2Required practical: wave speed in a ripple tank and on a string67 questions
3. 6.3Reflection of light, plane mirrors and ray diagramsFree 51 questions
4. 6.4Refraction of light and required practical with a glass block51 questions
5. 6.5Sound waves, hearing range and the speed of sound66 questions
6. 6.6Ultrasound and echo sounding59 questions
7. 6.7Seismic waves and the structure of the Earth70 questions
8. 6.8The electromagnetic spectrum37 questions
9. 6.9Radio waves, alternating current and communications63 questions
10. 6.10Black-body radiation and infrared emission28 questions
11. 6.11Required practical: infrared radiation emission and absorption by surfaces27 questions
12. 6.12Convex and concave lenses33 questions
13. 6.13Lens ray diagrams, real and virtual images and magnification31 questions
14. 6.14Colour, transmission and absorption of light52 questions

Topic 7: Magnetism and electromagnetism

There are 7 parts: we start with magnets and the motor effect, and finish with microphones.

1. 7.1Magnets and the motor effectFree 50 questions
2. 7.2Electromagnets, solenoids and the magnetic field of a current64 questions
3. 7.3Electric motors22 questions
4. 7.4Loudspeakers and headphones24 questions
5. 7.5Induction and transformers51 questions
6. 7.6Generators: alternators, dynamos and AC/DC potential difference graphs70 questions
7. 7.7Microphones33 questions

Topic 8: Space physics

Space physics takes us from our own solar system to the edge of the observable universe.

We will look at the planets and moons, how stars are born, live and die, and how gravity keeps planets and satellites in orbit.

Then we see how red-shift and the cosmic microwave background give evidence for the Big Bang and an expanding universe.

1. 8.1The solar system and the life cycle of starsFree 10 questions
2. 8.2Orbits and red-shift46 questions
3. 8.3The Big Bang theory, expanding universe and cosmic microwave background63 questions

Topic S: Working scientifically and maths skills

Working scientifically and maths skills cover the skills used in every physics question, from units to graphs to evaluation.

We will look at SI units, prefixes and conversions, standard form, significant figures and rearranging equations.

Then we practise drawing and reading graphs, planning investigations, and analysing and evaluating data.

1. S.1Physical quantities, SI units, prefixes and unit conversionsFree 53 questions
2. S.2Standard form, significant figures, estimation and rearranging equations58 questions
3. S.3Drawing and interpreting graphs: gradients, areas and tangents60 questions
4. S.4Planning investigations: variables, measurement, accuracy and safety77 questions
5. S.5Analysing and evaluating data: uncertainty, anomalies and conclusions68 questions

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