OCR A-level Physics (H556)
Every topic with its OCR specification reference, free notes and tools to revise it, and your summer 2027 papers.
| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools |
|---|---|---|
| Measurements, errors and uncertainties | Module 2 (and 1.1) | Scientific CalculatorGraphing Calculator |
| Particles, radiation and quantum phenomena | 4.5, 5.5.2 and 6.4 | Scientific CalculatorPhotoelectric effect |
| Waves, interference and diffraction | 4.4 | Waves on a stringDouble slit and diffraction gratingRefraction and Snell's law |
| Mechanics and materials | Module 3 | Forces on a slopeProjectile motionMomentum and collisions |
| Electricity | 4.1 to 4.3 | Ohm's Law and CircuitsSeries & parallel circuits |
| Circular motion, oscillations and thermal physics | 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 | Mass on a springPendulumResonance: the driven, damped oscillator |
| Gravitational and electric fields | 5.4 and 6.2 | Orbits and Kepler's lawsElectric fields and equipotentials |
| Capacitors | 6.1 | Capacitor charging and discharging |
| Magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction | 6.3 | Scientific Calculator |
| Nuclear physics | 6.4 | Scientific CalculatorRadioactive decayHalf-life |
Your summer 2027 exams
| Paper | Date | Starts | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modelling physics H556/01 | Friday 21 May 2027 | 9:00 | 2h 15m |
| Exploring physics H556/02 | Thursday 27 May 2027 | 13:30 | 2h 15m |
| Unified physics H556/03 | Tuesday 8 June 2027 | 9:00 | 1h 30m |
Foundation and Higher papers are sat at the same time, so one row covers both. Source: OCR AS and A Level final examination timetable, June 2027 (final timetable), read on Wed 7 Oct. PDF (opens a new tab)
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