GCSE Physics AQA Past Papers

AQA GCSE Physics Past Papers (9-1) (NEW SPEC)

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AQA GCSE Physics Spec at a Glance

The AQA GCSE Physics specification for the 9-1 course is challenging. The following topic list are the major areas of the course which are covered in depth. The two GCSE Physics papers are split based on these topic areas with paper 1 assessing topics 1-4 and paper 2 covering 5-8.

1. Energy

2. Electricity

3. Particle model of matter

4. Atomic structure

5. Forces

6. Waves

7. Magnetism and electromagnetism

8. Space physics (physics only)

AQA GCSE Chemistry Assessment Detail

Paper 1 – Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.

  • Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Foundation and Higher Tier
  • 100 marks
  • 50% of GCSE

Paper 2 – Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism; and Space physics.

  • Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Foundation and Higher Tier
  • 100 marks
  • 50% of GCSE

Both GCSE Physics papers consist of multiple different question types including: long, short, applied, recall, data handling, calculations, multiple choice, open and closed questions. You can use a calculator in both exams.

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