OCR GCSE Physics

Syllabus J249 · For first teaching 2016 · sourced from OCR -- official GCSE (9-1) Physics A (Gateway Science) J249 specification (accredited PDF, version 5.0), verified 2026-09-02.

1. 1. Matter

   • P1.1 The particle model
   • P1.2 Changes of state
   • P1.3 Pressure

2. 2. Forces

   • P2.1 Motion
   • P2.2 Newton's laws
   • P2.3 Forces in action

3. 3. Electricity

   • P3.1 Static and charge
   • P3.2 Simple circuits

4. 4. Magnetism and magnetic fields

   • P4.1 Magnets and magnetic fields
   • P4.2 Uses of magnetism

5. 5. Waves in matter

   • P5.1 Wave behaviour
   • P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum
   • P5.3 Wave interaction

6. 6. Radioactivity

   • P6.1 Radioactive emissions
   • P6.2 Uses and hazards

7. 7. Energy

   • P7.1 Work done
   • P7.2 Power and efficiency

8. 8. Global challenges

   • P8.1 Physics on the move
   • P8.2 Powering Earth
   • P8.3 Beyond Earth