Topic 1
Atomic structure and radiation
Nuclear structure, radioactive decay, half-life and radiation risks.
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OCR GCSE Combined / Double Award Science — J250
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
Combined / Double Award Science
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Named practicals7
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Topic 2
Domestic electricity
Mains electricity, plugs and cables, electrical power, energy and household safety.
2 questions available
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Topic 3
Elasticity and materials
Force-extension behaviour, Hooke's law, elastic energy and material response.
2 questions available
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1 practical
Course checklist for Elasticity and materials
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Practicals on this course
- Force and extension of a spring Suggested PAG activity PAG P2 – Forces
Topic 4
Electric circuits
Current, potential difference, resistance, power and energy.
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1 practical
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Practicals on this course
- Investigating current–potential difference characteristics Suggested PAG activity PAG P6 – Circuits
Topic 5
Electrostatics
Static charge, electric fields, induction, earthing, uses and hazards.
2 questions available
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Topic 6
Energy
Energy stores, transfers, work, power and efficiency.
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1 practical
Course checklist for Energy
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Practicals on this course
- Determining specific heat capacity Suggested PAG activity PAG P5 – Energy
Topic 7
Energy resources
Renewable and non-renewable resources, electricity generation, reliability and environmental impact.
2 questions available
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Topic 8
Forces and motion
Resultant force, acceleration, momentum and motion graphs.
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1 practical
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Practicals on this course
- Force, mass and acceleration Suggested PAG activity PAG P3 – Motion
Topic 9
Light and optics
Reflection, refraction, lenses, image formation and optical measurements.
1 practical
Course checklist for Light and optics
Practicals on this course
- Investigating reflection and refraction Suggested PAG activity PAG P4 – Waves
Topic 10
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Magnetic fields, electromagnets, the motor effect and electromagnetic induction.
2 questions available
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Topic 11
Particle model
Density, internal energy, heating and changes of state.
2 questions available
1 retrieval card available
1 practical
Course checklist for Particle model
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Practicals on this course
- Measuring density Suggested PAG activity PAG P1 – Materials
Topic 12
Practical skills and data
Variables, measurement, uncertainty, graphs, evidence, evaluation and safe experimental design.
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Topic 13
Waves
Wave properties, wave speed, refraction and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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1 practical
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Practicals on this course
- Measuring wave speed, frequency and wavelength Suggested PAG activity PAG P4 – Waves