Pearson Edexcel

Edexcel Physics Revision

Edexcel Physics is known for its international recognition and structured approach. The specification includes core practicals integrated throughout the course.

GCSE Physics Topics

CP1

Motion

CP2

Conservation of Energy

CP3

Waves

CP4

Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

CP5

Radioactivity

CP6

Energy - Forces doing Work

CP7

Forces and their Effects

CP8

Electricity and Circuits

CP9

Static Electricity

CP10

Magnetism and the Motor Effect

AS Level Physics Topics

Topic 1

Working as a Physicist

Topic 2

Mechanics

Topic 3

Electric Circuits

Topic 4

Materials

Topic 5

Waves and Particle Nature of Light

A2 Level Physics Topics

Topic 6

Further Mechanics

Topic 7

Electric and Magnetic Fields

Topic 8

Nuclear and Particle Physics

Topic 9

Thermodynamics

Topic 10

Space

Topic 11

Nuclear Radiation

Topic 12

Gravitational Fields

Topic 13

Oscillations

Assessment Structure

GCSE

Two papers (1h 45m each). Paper 1: Topics 1-7, Paper 2: Topics 1-15 plus synoptic questions.

A-Level

Three papers: Paper 1 (1h 45m, 90 marks), Paper 2 (1h 45m, 90 marks), Paper 3 (2h 30m, 120 marks).

Edexcel Exam Tips

  • 1Pay attention to command words - "calculate", "explain", and "evaluate" require different approaches
  • 2Practice core practical questions - they appear in all papers
  • 3Develop strong graph-drawing and data analysis skills
  • 4Remember that Paper 3 is synoptic - links across all topics
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