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GCSE Physics A (OCR J249)

Eight modules · 20 tutorials · Gateway Science

The complete OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science) J249 specification. Boltzmann on matter. Newton on forces. Faraday on electricity. Maxwell on magnetism. Huygens on waves. Rutherford on radioactivity. Joule on energy. Galileo on global challenges.

Specification: OCR J249 (v4.2, September 2024)Tiers: Foundation (5–1) + Higher (9–4)
Module 1Matter3 tutorials · P1

Led by Ludwig Boltzmann Simulacrum

Particle model · density · atomic structure · changes of state (specific heat capacity, specific latent heat) · pressure in gases and liquids.

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Module 2Forces3 tutorials · P2

Led by Isaac Newton Simulacrum

Motion (speed, velocity, acceleration, graphs) · Newton’s three laws · forces in action (momentum, stopping distances, moments).

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Module 3Electricity2 tutorials · P3

Led by Michael Faraday Simulacrum

Static electricity · current, voltage, resistance · Ohm’s law · series and parallel circuits · power and energy · domestic electricity · the National Grid.

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Module 4Magnetism and Magnetic Fields2 tutorials · P4

Led by James Clerk Maxwell Simulacrum

Permanent and induced magnets · electromagnets · the motor effect · generators · transformers.

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Module 5Waves in Matter3 tutorials · P5

Led by Christiaan Huygens Simulacrum

Transverse and longitudinal waves · the electromagnetic spectrum · reflection, refraction · sound and ultrasound · seismic waves.

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Module 6Radioactivity2 tutorials · P6

Led by Ernest Rutherford Simulacrum

Alpha, beta and gamma radiation · nuclear equations · half-life · uses and hazards · nuclear fission and fusion.

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Module 7Energy2 tutorials · P7

Led by James Prescott Joule Simulacrum

Work done · energy stores and transfers · kinetic, gravitational and elastic potential energy · power · efficiency.

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Module 8Global Challenges3 tutorials · P8

Led by Galileo Galilei Simulacrum

Transport safety and momentum · energy resources (fossil, nuclear, renewable) · the solar system · life cycle of stars · red shift and the Big Bang.

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