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About OCR A-Level Physics
OCR includes two qualifications in physics, i.e. physics A and physics B. The syllabus of physics A is flexible and a content-based approach is used to design it. The syllabus of physics A is divided into topics and each topic covers different concepts of physics. On the other hand, physics B which is also a content based approach in which the students study physics in a wide range of different contexts that contain the 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 solve problems on different topics ranging from subatomic particles to the entire universe. This qualifications gives students an opportunity to develop their relevant practical skills that help them in the future.
Components of OCR A-Level Physics A (Old Specification)
OCR A level physics A (old specification) was divided into following components:
- 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. It is completed in 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 5 of the OCR Physics A-Level (old specification). This module involves the study of electric and magnetic fields; capacitors and exponential decay; nuclear physics; medical imaging; models of the universe. These documents are freely available on the OCR website.
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