
Oxford Revise: A Level Physics for OCR A Complete Revision and Practice
For the 2026 Exams
Oxford University Press
Published on 4. February 2021
Book
Mixed media product
978-1-382-00869-3 (ISBN)
Description
Your essential companion for OCR A Level Physics A success! This all-in-one revision and practice guide combines clear explanations, exam-style questions, and expert tips to help students achieve their best. Backed by research and trusted by teachers, Oxford Revise makes revision simple and effective.
Exam Board: OCR
Level: A Level
Subject: Physics A
Why this revision guide?
* All-in-One Revision & Practice: Everything students need for OCR A Level Physics A in one book.
* Clear Structure: Follows a proven knowledge - retrieval - practice approach, the scientifically proven most effective way to learn and recall information.
* Expertly Written: Created by revision specialists and supported by research into best revision techniques
Key Features:
* Knowledge Organisers: All key knowledge you need explained simply and clearly.
* Retrieval questions: Check that you have retained the knowledge before you move onto the exam practice. Regularly going back and retrieving prior knowledge helps you combat the forgetting curve.
* Exam-style practice: Lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will encounter in your exams with useful tips and guidance.
As you use this revision and practice guide, you will be securing your knowledge and building up your confidence.
Answers to the activities and exam-style practice questions featured throughout the book are available to download from oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers.
For more subjects in the Oxford Revise series, search Oxford Revise or visit the Oxford Revise website oxfordrevise.com.
Exam Board: OCR
Level: A Level
Subject: Physics A
Why this revision guide?
* All-in-One Revision & Practice: Everything students need for OCR A Level Physics A in one book.
* Clear Structure: Follows a proven knowledge - retrieval - practice approach, the scientifically proven most effective way to learn and recall information.
* Expertly Written: Created by revision specialists and supported by research into best revision techniques
Key Features:
* Knowledge Organisers: All key knowledge you need explained simply and clearly.
* Retrieval questions: Check that you have retained the knowledge before you move onto the exam practice. Regularly going back and retrieving prior knowledge helps you combat the forgetting curve.
* Exam-style practice: Lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will encounter in your exams with useful tips and guidance.
As you use this revision and practice guide, you will be securing your knowledge and building up your confidence.
Answers to the activities and exam-style practice questions featured throughout the book are available to download from oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers.
For more subjects in the Oxford Revise series, search Oxford Revise or visit the Oxford Revise website oxfordrevise.com.
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Series
Edition
1
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-382-00869-3 (9781382008693)
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Persons
Helen Reynolds has written for Activate, AQA Activate, OCR GCSE Physics, and Oxford Revise AQA GCSE Sciences. She has been a Physics teacher for many years, working previously for the Institute of Physics, and is currently teaching in Arizona. Catherine Jones is an experienced Head of Physics and author, having written a student book for AQA GCSE Science Entry Level Certificate, teacher handbooks for OCR Gateway GCSE Sciences, and many digital resources for A Level
and GCSE Physics. Carol is a Principal Lecturer and director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University. She has extensive experience of teaching physics, teacher education, and curriculum design. Carol is a
school governor and a trustee at the Institute of Physics as Vice President, Education. Gillian Hush is a physics teacher and former Head of Physics. She has written books on practical skills in A Level Physics and is interested in providing challenge for A Level students through extension activities.
and GCSE Physics. Carol is a Principal Lecturer and director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University. She has extensive experience of teaching physics, teacher education, and curriculum design. Carol is a
school governor and a trustee at the Institute of Physics as Vice President, Education. Gillian Hush is a physics teacher and former Head of Physics. She has written books on practical skills in A Level Physics and is interested in providing challenge for A Level students through extension activities.
Content
Chapter 1: Development of practical skills Chapter 2: Physical quantities and units Chapter 3: Making measurements and analysing data Chapter 4: Nature of quantities Chapter 5: Motion Chapter 6: Forces in action Chapter 7: Work, energy, and power Chapter 9: Materials Chapter 10: Charge and current Chapter 11: Energy, power, and resistance Chapter 12: Electrical circuits Chapter 13: Waves Chapter 14: Quantum physics Chapter 15: Thermal physics Chapter 16: Circular motion Chapter 17: Oscillations Chapter 18: Gravitational fields Chapter 19: Astrophysics and cosmology Chapter 20: Capacitors Chapter 21: Electric fields Chapter 22: Electromagnetism Chapter 23: Nuclear and particle physics Chapter 24: Medical imaging Unifying concepts in physics pg. 266: Multiple-choice questions pg. 268: Data booklet pg. 284: