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Both papers include multiple choice, short answer and extended answer questions with 4 topics on each paper. There is no coursework element but the importance of practical work in Physics is acknowledged and assessed through 8 Required Practical’s which students experience throughout the course. Questions on these are examined within the relevant topics on each paper.  \nTopics:  \n1 Energy  \n2 Electricity)  \n3 Particle model of matter  \n4 Atomic structure  \n5 Forces  \n6 Waves  \n7 Magnetism and electromagnetism  \n8 Space physics  \nHow is the course assessed?  \nPaper 1 – 1h 45 (100 marks, topics 1-4)  \nPaper 2 – 1h 45 (100 marks, topics 5-8)  \nExam Board link  \nLinks:  \n[http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463](http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-8463) (Qualification homepage)  \n[http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes](http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes) (past papers can be accessed here)","cbCaic8kYtxfyfnV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaic8kYtxfyfnV","pdf",12471,"English","# Topics\n## Energy\n## Electricity\n## Particle model of matter\n## Atomic structure\n## Forces\n## Waves\n## Magnetism and electromagnetism\n## Space physics\n# How the course is assessed\n## Paper 1 (topics 1-4)\n## Paper 2 (topics 5-8)\n# Required Practicals","[{\"question\":\"Which topics are covered in GCSE Physics?\",\"answer\":\"GCSE Physics covers eight topics: Energy, Electricity, Particle model of matter, Atomic structure, Forces, Waves, Magnetism and electromagnetism, and Space physics.\"},{\"question\":\"How is GCSE Physics assessed?\",\"answer\":\"It is assessed through two written papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, each lasting 1 hour 45 minutes and carrying 100 marks, with multiple choice, short answer, and extended answer questions.\"},{\"question\":\"Is there any coursework in GCSE Physics?\",\"answer\":\"There is no coursework element. 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