Paper 1
P2 · Electricity
P3 · Particle model of matter
P4 · Atomic structure
Paper 2
P5 · Forces
P6 · Waves
P7 · Magnetism and electromagnetism
P8 · Space physics
Physics required practicals
Use these Physics numbers for your separate GCSE. Shared lessons retain their Combined Science numbering and section 6 references; Physics uses section 4.
| Physics | Investigation | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specific heat capacity | 14 |
| 2 | Thermal insulation | Physics only |
| 3 | Resistance | 15 |
| 4 | Current–potential difference characteristics | 16 |
| 5 | Density | 17 |
| 6 | Force and extension | 18 |
| 7 | Acceleration | 19 |
| 8 | Waves | 20 |
| 9 | Reflection and refraction | Physics only |
| 10 | Infrared absorption and emission | 21 |
Density includes liquids. Waves includes waves in a solid. AQA Physics practical requirements →