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About OCR A-Level Physics
OCR includes two qualifications: physics A and physics B. OCR Physics A has a flexible syllabus and uses a content based approach. This syllabus is divided into many topics where each topic covers different concepts of physics. Like physics A, physics B also employs the same content based approach. Through physics B, students can study physics in a wide range of different topics that contain excitement of contemporary physics.
OCR A Level Physics A
Through this qualification, students can strengthen their knowledge on laws of physics. It also helps them to apply their acquired knowledge to find solutions to problems. These problems cover wide range of topics which range from subatomic particles to the entire universe. OCR physics A gives students an opportunity to develop essential practical skills that help them in the future.
Components of OCR A-Level Physics A (Old Specification)
The syllabus for physics A (old specification) was divided into the following four units:
- Mechanics
- Electrons, waves, and photons
- The Newtonian world
- Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics
Remember that the old specification has been discontinued
Components of OCR A-Level Physics A (New Specification)
The following four components are included in the new OCR specification:
- Modelling Physics: It is a written paper of 100 marks. The time given to complete this paper is 2 hours 15 minutes
- Exploring Physics: It is also a written exam of 100 marks and the time given to complete is 2 hours 15 minutes
- Unified Physics: It is a written paper of 70 marks which should be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes
- Practical Endorsement in Physics: It is not an exam based assessment and is reported separately
This resource contains many past papers and mark schemes for Unit 1 of the OCR Physics A-Level. This module involves the study of mechanics, including motion, forces in action, work and energy. These documents are freely available on the OCR website.
Past Papers and Mark Scheme Unit 1 (Old Specification)
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