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OCR Gateway Physics (J645)

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About this course

Unit 1: Physics B – modules P1, P2, P3 (B651)
Unit 2: Physics B – modules P4, P5, P6 (B652)
Unit 3: Physics B – ‘Can Do’ tasks and report on ‘Science in the News’ (B655).
Skills assessment consists of two elements: Can-do tasks & Report on Science in the news.
Unit 4: Physics B Unit 4 – Research Study, Data Task and Practical Skills (B656). Candidates produce a portfolio comprising three elements: Research Study, Data Task and Practical Skills.

Candidates take Units 1 and 2 and either Unit 3 or Unit 4.

Unit 1 and 2 exams can be taken in January and/or June.
Unit 3 and 4 skills assessments are only available in June.

Different tiers can be chosen for different units.

Summary of the Elements of Unit 3 (B655)
Can-Do tasks: These are assessed and recorded throughout the course as the candidate fulfils
them. The marks are recorded on the Candidate Record Card.
Report on Science in the News:. Candidates are required to use stimulus material provided by
OCR and other sources of information to research the way in which scientific data and ideas are
dealt with by the media. The number of reports attempted is at the discretion of the Centre, but the
results of only one may be submitted

Summary of the Elements of Unit 4 (B656)
Research Study: Candidates are required to use stimulus material provided by OCR and other
sources of information to research scientific ideas. The number of reports attempted is at the
discretion of the centre, but the results of only one may be submitted.
Data Task: Candidates are required to analyse and evaluate data and to plan further work (which
will not be carried out). The number of tasks attempted is at the discretion of the centre, but the
results of only one may be submitted.
Practical Skills: The ability carry out practical tasks to safely and skilfully is assessed holistically.

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Module contents

Module P1: Energy for the home
a Heating houses
b Keeping homes warm
c How insulation works
d Cooking with waves
e Infrared signals
f Wireless signals
g Light
h Stable Earth

Module P3: Forces for transport
a Speed
b Changing Speed
c Forces and Motion
d Work and Power
e Energy on the move
f Crumple Zones
g Falling Safely
h The energy of games and theme rides

Module P5: Space for Reflection
a Satellites, gravity and circular motion
b Vectors and Equations of motion
c Projectile motion
d Momentum
e Satellite communication
f Nature of waves
g Refraction of waves
h Optics

Module P2: Living for the future
a Collecting energy from the sun
b Generating Electricity
c Fuels for Power
d Nuclear Radiations
e Our Magnetic Field
f Exploring our solar system
g Threats to Earth
h The Big Bang

Module P4: Radiation for life
a Electrostatics – Sparks
b Electrostatics 2: uses of electrostatics
c Safe Electricals
d Ultrasound
e Treatment
f What is radioactivity?
g Uses of radioisotopes
h Fission

Module P6: Electricity for gadgets
a Resisting
b Sharing
c Motors
d Generating
e Transforming
f Charging
g It’s logical
h Even more logical

Exam dates for 2009/10

Unit 1: January 20 or June 16
Unit 2: February 1 or June 24
Units 3 & 4: available in summer only.

Exam papers

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