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Physics
AQA
Higher
Spec 8463H
AQA GCSE Physics — Higher
Targets grades 4–9. Adds momentum, advanced wave equations, transformer calculations and orbital motion.
Papers
2
Total marks
200
Tier
Higher
Board
AQA
Course overview
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) at Higher tier targets grades 4–9. Same paper structure as Foundation. Higher tier requires confident equation rearrangement, momentum and impulse, transformer ratio calculations, refraction and lens diagrams, and analysis of orbital motion and red-shift.
Paper-by-paper breakdown
Paper 1
1h 45m 100 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Energy
- •Electricity
- •Particle model of matter
- •Atomic structure
Paper 2
1h 45m 100 marks 50% Calculator: Allowed
Topics covered
- •Forces
- •Waves
- •Magnetism and electromagnetism
- •Space physics (AQA only)
Assessment objectives
AO1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, techniques and procedures
Weighting: 40%
AO2
Apply knowledge and understanding to scientific contexts
Weighting: 40%
AO3
Analyse information and ideas to interpret, evaluate and develop arguments
Weighting: 20%
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