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Try this quiz based on GCSE Physics past papers. Choose the topic you would like to revise and answer the questions.

Use our interactive tests to understand how the CCEA foundation and higher physics GCSE exams work. Revise topics such as forces and learn equations and formulae.

Free quiz to help you revise for your CCEA foundation and higher GCSE exams, based on GCSE physics past papers. Revise formulae, equations and more.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying stable nuclei, nuclear radiation, half life and nuclear equations.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying developing the atom, Rutherford and the nucleus and further developments to the atomic model.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying nuclear fission, fission reactors and nuclear fusion.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying structure of the atom, atoms and isotopes and ions.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying the formation and life cycle of stars, main sequence stars and supernovae.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying density, volume and investigating density.

This interactive quiz is suitable for GCSE physics students studying planning, observing, analysing, evaluating an experiment and scientific equipment.

Scientists often make measurements. The physical quantities they measure fall into two categories: scalars and vectors. Scalar and vector quantities are treated differently in calculations.

Distance-time graphs show how the distance travelled by a moving object changes with time.

In 1687, Isaac Newton created three laws of motion to describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and how the body moves in response to those forces.

In everyday life, the terms mass and weight are interchangeable. However, in physics mass and weight do not mean the same.

The extension of an elastic object, such as a spring, is described by Hooke's law.

Pressure is calculated by dividing force by area. There is more pressure at greater depths in liquids and in denser materials.

Turning forces are found in many everyday situations and are essential for machines to function. Levers and gears make use of these turning forces to provide an advantage.

Density is used to make a fair comparison between materials.

The kinetic particle theory explains the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

Energy cannot be created or destroyed but it can be transferred, dissipated or stored in different ways.

There are two types of energy resource: renewable and non-renewable.

When work is done on an object, energy is transferred. Power is the amount of work done in one second. Efficiency is a measure of how much useful energy is converted.

In this CCEA GCSE physics quiz, you can test your knowledge of kinetic and gravitational potential energy. You can also answer physics GCSE test questions about kinetic energy.

Learn about how heat transfer occurs.

Atoms consist of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in shells.

In this CCEA study guide, you can revise and learn the atomic structure of chlorine, the structure of the nucleus, and the structure of an atom. Remember that atoms are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. Change the number of neutrons in an atom and it becomes an isotope, change the number of electrons, it becomes an ion.

Radioactivity was first noticed by French physicist, Henri Becquerel, in 1896, when he observed that some photographic plates which had been stored close to a uranium compound had become partly exposed or ‘fogged’.

People are exposed to sources of radiation in all aspects of everyday life. Radioactive sources can be very useful but need handling carefully to ensure safety.

Nuclear fission is the splitting of a large atomic nucleus such as uranium into smaller nuclei with the release of energy.

Nuclear fusion occurs when two small, light nuclei join together to make one heavier nucleus. The nuclei fuse together, and energy is released.

Waves transfer energy from one place to another.

Learn about how waves are measured according to amplitude, wavelength and frequency.

All waves will reflect and refract in the right circumstances. The reflection and refraction of light explains how people see images, colour and even optical illusions.

Sound is caused by the vibration of particles but not all vibrations can be heard as sound. Common ideas about sound come from the limited range of vibrations that human ears can detect.

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves with a wide range of different properties and uses.

Learn about the laws of reflection and refraction.

Ray diagrams explain reflection in a plane mirror. Beyond a critical angle all waves are totally internally reflected. Optical fibres use total internal reflection to carry light and information.

A lens is a shaped piece of transparent glass or plastic that refracts light.

Electric current is caused by moving electric charges. The effects of charge and electric fields can be investigated by looking at the forces they exert on conductors and insulators.

Electrical current transfers energy around circuits. There are two types of current: direct and alternating.

Ohm’s Law states that the voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, provided all physical conditions, such as temperature, remain constant.

Learn how to calculate resistance in series and parallel circuits, and how resistance depends on length of conductor.

Electricity can flow either as direct or alternating current, and is used in homes to power electrical appliances.

Magnetism and electromagnetism occur because of the magnetic fields around magnets and around electric currents.

Learn about how magnetic fields interact to produce the motor effect.

An important application of electromagnetic induction is the AC generator. This consists of a coil of wire rotating in a magnetic field and is used in power stations in the large-scale generation of electricity to supply homes and factories.

A transformer is a device that can change the size of an alternating current or voltage.

The solar system consists of the Sun surrounded by planets, comets and asteroids in orbit. Most planets in the solar system have moons in orbit around them.

Stars are formed from massive clouds of dust and gas in space. The time they burn for and their life cycle depend upon their size.

Big Bang theory explains how the Universe was formed and why it is still expanding. Space exploration uses a variety of manned spacecraft, space probes and telescopes.

Space exploration has benefited many areas of science and technology including satellites and GPS. However, it carries significant risks including radiation, extreme temperatures and high speed impacts.

Using simple apparatus investigate experimentally how the average speed of an object moving down a runway depends on the height of the runway.

Learn how to carry out an experiment to investigate Hooke's law.

Learn how to carry out an experiment to investigate the principle of moments.

Learn how to carry out an experiment to investigate the relationship between the mass and volume of liquids and regular solids.

Learn how to plan and carry out an experiment to measure personal power.

Investigating angles of incidence and refraction.

Learn how to safely plan and carry out an investigation into current, voltage, resistance and Ohm's law.

Learn how to safely plan and carry out an investigation into the resistance of a metallic conductor at constant temperature.

Learn how to safely plan and carry out an investigation into how the strength of a magnetic field depends on the current in the coil, the number of turns in the coil and the material used as the core of the coil.

Scientific investigations have several stages - planning, collecting data, analysing data and evaluation. It is important to understand how to carry out each stage of the investigation.