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AQA GCSE Physics Syllabus

The complete AQA GCSE Physics specification mapped to 70 topics. Click any topic for free revision notes and practice questions.

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Atomic structure

the atom and the nucleus

Electromagnetic spectrum

properties and uses

Particle model of matter

states and changes of state

Radioactive decay

alpha, beta and gamma radiation

Resistors

fixed, variable, LDR, thermistor and diodes

Waves

transverse and longitudinal waves, wave properties

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Acceleration and equations of motion
Atmospheric pressure
Black body radiation and emission of radiation
Changes in momentum and force (impulse)
Colour, filters and the visible spectrum
Conservation of energy and energy transfers
Contact and non-contact forces
Current, charge and potential difference
Current, potential difference and resistance
Density of materials
Development of the atomic model (historical models)
Distance–time and velocity–time graphs
Distance, displacement, speed and velocity
Domestic uses of electricity and AC/DC
Domestic uses of electricity and electrical safety
Efficiency of energy transfers
Electric motors and loudspeakers
Electrical power and energy transfer in appliances
Electromagnetic induction and the generator effect
Energy stores and systems
Energy transfers in electrical appliances and the national grid
Forces and elasticity (Hooke's Law)
Gravity and weight
Half-life and activity of radioactive sources
Infrared radiation and emission/absorption
Internal energy and specific heat capacity
Internal energy and specific latent heat
Kinetic and potential energy calculations
Lenses and visible light (converging and diverging)
Life cycle of stars
Moments, levers and gears
Momentum and conservation of momentum
National and global energy resources
Nuclear equations and decay products
Nuclear fission and chain reactions
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Nuclear fusion and stars
Particle motion in gases and pressure
Permanent and induced magnetism and magnetic fields
Power and efficiency
Pressure and volume of gases (Boyle's Law)
Pressure in fluids
Radio waves and communication
Radioactive contamination and irradiation
Red-shift and the Big Bang theory
Reflection, refraction and wave behaviour
Resistance and Ohm's Law
Resultant forces and free body diagrams
Scalar and vector quantities
Series and parallel circuits
Sound waves and ultrasound
Static electricity and electric fields
Stopping distance, thinking distance and braking distance
Terminal velocity and Newton's laws of motion
The Big Bang theory and cosmic microwave background radiation
The motor effect and force on a conductor
The National Grid and electricity transmission
The solar system and formation of stars
The Solar System, satellites and orbital motion
Transformers and their operation
Upthrust and flotation
Uses and hazards of electromagnetic waves
Uses and hazards of radiation in medicine and industry
Work done and energy transfer

Common questions about AQA GCSE Physics

How many topics are in the AQA GCSE Physics syllabus?

Kramizo covers the AQA GCSE Physics syllabus in 70 topics, grouped into 6 units: Atomic structure, Electromagnetic spectrum, Particle model of matter, Radioactive decay, Resistors, Waves. Every topic has free practice questions.

How many practice questions are available for AQA GCSE Physics?

There are 2,805 practice questions across the 70 topics of AQA GCSE Physics on Kramizo, all free to answer and marked instantly with an explanation.

Are there revision notes for every AQA GCSE Physics topic?

Yes. All 70 topics in AQA GCSE Physics have full written revision notes, free to read without an account.

Are there practice exam papers for AQA GCSE Physics?

Yes — 4 full practice papers for AQA GCSE Physics, each with a mark scheme and sample answers, timed at 105 minutes. These are exam-board-aligned practice papers written by Kramizo, not official past papers.

Is Kramizo free for AQA GCSE Physics?

Yes. Revision notes and syllabus coverage are free to read with no account, and a free account gives you instantly-marked practice questions across every topic.

Where can I find the official AQA Physics syllabus?

The official AQA specification and past papers are published by the exam board at https://www.aqa.org.uk/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes. Kramizo maps its topics to that specification but is not affiliated with AQA.

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