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About OCR A-Level Physics
Two qualifications in physics, i.e. physics A and physics B are part of OCR. Physics A has a flexible syllabus and uses a content-led strategy. Physics A syllabus is divided into topics, each covering different concepts of physics. Like physics A, physics B also uses a content-led approach, however, it allows the students to study physics in a wide range of different contexts that contain the excitement of contemporary physics.
OCR A Level Physics A
This qualification helps students to strengthen their knowledge on physics laws. It also allows them to apply their acquired knowledge to solve problems on different topics which range from subatomic particles to the whole universe. Through this qualification, students get an opportunity to develop the important practical skills that are helpful for 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 4 of the OCR Physics A-Level (old specification). This module involves the study of Newton’s laws and momentum; circular motion and oscillations; thermal physics. These documents are freely available on the OCR website.
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