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GCSE Physics (AQA): Paper 2

AQA GCSE Physics Paper 2, covered. Forces, waves, magnetism, space – all the topics, all the equations, all the required practicals.

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A dramatic, wide-angle photograph of a high-performance jet aircraft executing a sharp turn against a vibrant, streaked sunset sky. The plane is captured mid-maneuver, with visible contrails arcing behind it, powerfully conveying speed, direction, and the dynamic forces of flight.

AQA GCSE Physics: Forces and Motion

Covers the fundamental concepts of forces and motion, including the distinction between scalar and vector quantities, contact and non-contact forces, gravity, mass vs weight, and calculating resultant forces.

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A close-up of a coiled spring being stretched, with light glinting off the metal and highlighting the tension.

AQA GCSE Physics: Work, Energy, and Elasticity

Explores the relationship between forces, energy transfer, and deformation. Covers work done, the link between work done and energy, Hooke's Law for springs, the limit of proportionality, and the difference between elastic and inelastic deformation.

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A wide-angle photograph of a solo skydiver in a vibrant red jumpsuit, freefalling against a dramatic, cloud-filled sky at sunset, with the distant earth visible below. The skydiver is mid-air, arms and legs slightly spread, conveying a sense of speed and balanced forces, captured with sharp focus and dynamic motion blur in the background.

AQA GCSE Physics: Newton's Laws and Momentum

Covers Newton's three laws of motion, the concept of inertia, acceleration, terminal velocity, the definition of momentum, and the principle of conservation of momentum in a closed system.

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A dramatic, close-up, wide-angle photograph of a skilled mechanic's hands firmly gripping a large spanner, applying significant turning force to loosen a giant, rusted bolt on heavy machinery. In the background, out of focus but visible, are intricate, interlocking gears. The scene is lit by harsh industrial light, casting strong shadows and highlighting the effort and precision involved.

AQA GCSE Physics: Moments, Levers, and Pressure

Covers the turning effect of forces. Includes the concept of moments, the principle of moments for balanced objects, the function of levers and gears, and the concept of pressure in fluids, including atmospheric pressure.

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A close-up, wide-angle photograph of the surface of clear water, showing intricate patterns of ripples and small waves. Vibrant sunlight filters through the surface, creating dynamic refractions and reflections, emphasizing the movement and energy of the water, composed for a 3:2 landscape frame.

AQA GCSE Physics: Properties of Waves

Introduces the fundamental properties of mechanical waves. Covers the distinction between transverse and longitudinal waves, key definitions (amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period), the wave speed equation, reflection, and the properties of sound waves.

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A dramatic wide-angle photograph of a vibrant aurora borealis dancing across a dark, star-filled night sky over a snow-covered mountain range. In the foreground, a large, elegant radio telescope dish points towards the celestial display, bathed in the ethereal light. The scene captures the awe-inspiring spectrum of natural and technological energy.

AQA GCSE Physics: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Covers the full range of electromagnetic waves, including their order, common properties, and the specific uses and dangers of each type.

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A striking, close-up photograph of a powerful beam of light intensely refracting and reflecting through a complex, clear sculpted glass object, creating a mesmerizing interplay of bright converging and diverging rays on a dark, textured background, composed for a 3:2 landscape frame.

AQA GCSE Physics: Light and Lenses

Learn about the behaviour of visible light, including reflection, refraction, and how convex and concave lenses form real and virtual images.

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A dramatic close-up photograph of a dark, heavy piece of metal, intensely heated and glowing with a brilliant orange-red light, radiating warmth against a deep, contrasting background. The matt, textured surface of the metal shows visible heat distortion, emphasizing its powerful emission of thermal energy.

AQA GCSE Physics: Black Body Radiation

Covers thermal radiation. Includes the concepts of emission and absorption of infrared radiation, how the nature of a surface affects this, the definition of a perfect black body, and the relationship between an object's temperature and the radiation it emits.

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A dramatic, extreme close-up, 3:2 landscape photograph of two powerful, cylindrical neodymium magnets suspended in mid-air, intensely repelling each other. A subtle, ethereal glow or distortion suggests the invisible magnetic field creating a strong force between them, with dramatic, high-contrast lighting.

AQA GCSE Physics: Magnetism and The Motor Effect

Covers permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic fields, and the motor effect. Includes the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, Fleming's left-hand rule, and the application of the motor effect in electric motors and loudspeakers.

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A dramatic wide-angle photograph of massive electrical transformers and high-voltage power lines stretching into the distance across a rugged, industrial landscape at sunset, with a powerful, energetic glow emanating from the equipment. The scene should be composed for a 3:2 landscape frame, emphasizing the scale and impact of the national electricity grid.

AQA GCSE Physics: The Generator Effect and Transformers

Covers electromagnetic induction. Includes how a potential difference can be induced in a conductor (the generator effect), and its application in alternators, dynamos, and microphones. Also covers the structure and function of step-up and step-down transformers.

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A dramatic, wide-angle photograph of a breathtaking cosmic landscape, featuring a vibrant, swirling nebula where new stars are being born, illuminating clouds of gas and dust. In the foreground, a luminous comet with an elongated tail streaks across the deep space, its path suggesting the intricate orbital mechanics of the solar system.

AQA GCSE Physics: Our Solar System and Stars

Covers the structure of our solar system, the principles of orbital motion for planets, moons, and satellites (both natural and artificial), and the complete life cycle of stars, from protostar to their final stages (white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole).

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A dramatic wide-angle photograph of a colossal, vibrant nebula, with brilliant new stars bursting forth and radiating light outwards, conveying an overwhelming sense of cosmic expansion and creation. The scene is bathed in a warm, ancient glow, hinting at the universe's fiery origins.

AQA GCSE Physics: The Expanding Universe

Covers the evidence for the Big Bang theory. Includes the concept of red-shift in light from distant galaxies, how red-shift provides evidence for the expansion of the universe, and how this supports the Big Bang model for the origin of the universe.

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A dynamic, high-speed photograph of a single, perfectly formed water droplet just as it impacts a still surface, creating a symmetrical splash crown and ripples. The scene is lit with dramatic backlighting, making the water translucent and highlighting the intricate patterns of energy transfer, composed for a 3:2 landscape frame.

AQA GCSE Physics: Paper 2 Required Practicals

A dedicated revision deck covering the five required practicals for AQA GCSE Physics Paper 2. For each practical, it covers the aim, independent, dependent and control variables, a summary of the method, potential sources of error, and safety precautions.

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