Physics Revision
Energy, electricity, particle model, atomic structure, forces, waves, magnetism, space.
AQA GCSE Physics revision is far easier when you know exactly what the 8463 specification expects, and these lessons are written around it for both Foundation and Higher tier. The course is examined in two papers and runs from energy, electricity, the particle model and atomic structure to forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, and space physics, including the ten required practicals examiners can question you on.
Each lesson breaks a topic into clear, exam-ready sections with the definitions, equations, worked calculations and diagrams you need to recall under pressure, and it flags Higher-tier and separate-physics-only content plus whether each equation is given on the equation sheet or must be memorised. Turn any lesson into a quiz or a flashcard deck in one click to test yourself, and ask the built-in tutor to explain anything from the wave equation to Newton's laws whenever it stops making sense.
Lessons
Energy
77 min
5 min
5 min
4 min
7 min
6 min
7 min
Electricity
86 min
LessonCircuit Symbols, Charge and Current
4.2.1.1 Standard circuit diagram symbols; 4.2.1.2 Electrical charge and current
19 days ago
5 min
LessonResistance and Ohm's Law
4.2.1.3 Current, resistance and potential difference (including Required practical 3)
19 days ago
7 min
LessonResistors and Circuit Components
4.2.1.4 Resistors and I–V characteristics (including Required practical 4)
19 days ago
6 min
5 min
LessonMains Electricity and Safety
4.2.3.1 Direct and alternating potential difference; 4.2.3.2 Mains electricity
19 days ago
6 min
LessonElectrical Power and Energy Transfers
4.2.4.1 Power; 4.2.4.2 Energy transfers in everyday appliances
19 days ago
6 min
7 min
LessonStatic Electricity and Electric Fields
4.2.5.1 Static charge; 4.2.5.2 Electric fields
19 days ago
Particle model of matter
46 min
5 min
6 min
6 min
Atomic structure
76 min
LessonAtomic Structure and Isotopes
4.4.1.1 The structure of an atom; 4.4.1.2 Mass number, atomic number and isotopes
19 days ago
6 min
LessonThe Development of the Atomic Model
4.4.1.3 The development of the model of the atom
19 days ago
6 min
LessonRadioactive Decay and Nuclear Radiation
4.4.2.1 Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation
19 days ago
5 min
6 min
LessonHalf-life and Radioactive Decay
4.4.2.3 Half-lives and the random nature of radioactive decay
19 days ago
9 min
LessonRadioactive Contamination, Hazards and Uses
4.4.2.4 Radioactive contamination; 4.4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation
19 days ago
8 min
Forces
127 min
6 min
6 min
5 min
7 min
5 min
6 min
5 min
6 min
6 min
8 min
6 min
Waves
106 min
7 min
LessonWave Properties and the Wave Equation
4.6.1.2 Properties of waves (including Required practical 8)
19 days ago
7 min
LessonReflection and Refraction of Waves
4.6.1.3 Reflection of waves (including Required practical 9)
19 days ago
6 min
LessonSound Waves and Ultrasound
4.6.1.4 Sound waves; 4.6.1.5 Waves for detection and exploration
19 days ago
6 min
8 min
LessonProperties and Hazards of Electromagnetic Waves
4.6.2.2 Properties of electromagnetic waves 1; 4.6.2.3 Properties of electromagnetic waves 2
19 days ago
6 min
LessonUses of Electromagnetic Waves
4.6.2.4 Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves
19 days ago
6 min
7 min
6 min
LessonBlack Body Radiation
4.6.3.1 Emission and absorption of infrared radiation; 4.6.3.2 Perfect black bodies and radiation
19 days ago
Magnetism and electromagnetism
56 min
6 min
LessonElectromagnetism and the Motor Effect
4.7.2.1 Electromagnetism; 4.7.2.2 Fleming's left-hand rule (HT)
19 days ago
5 min
LessonElectric Motors and Loudspeakers
4.7.2.3 Electric motors (HT); 4.7.2.4 Loudspeakers (Separate Physics, HT)
19 days ago
6 min
LessonInduced Potential and the Generator Effect
4.7.3.1 Induced potential; 4.7.3.2 Uses of the generator effect; 4.7.3.3 Microphones (Separate Physics, HT)
19 days ago
5 min
Space physics
37 min
LessonThe Solar System and Orbital Motion
4.8.1.1 Our solar system; 4.8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites
19 days ago
6 min
6 min
Frequently asked questions
It is assessed by two written papers, each 1 hour 45 minutes and worth 100 marks, making up 50% of the GCSE each. There is no coursework, but exam questions can test the ten required practicals.
Paper 1 covers energy, electricity, the particle model of matter and atomic structure. Paper 2 covers forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, and space physics. Paper 2 can also draw on energy and electricity.
Foundation tier targets grades 1 to 5 and Higher tier targets grades 4 to 9. Higher tier includes extra content such as momentum, resolving forces and the generator effect, so revise to the tier you are entered for.
Some equations are printed on the Physics equation sheet in the exam, but many must be recalled from memory, such as the wave equation, V = IR and F = ma. Each lesson flags whether an equation is given or must be memorised.
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