GCSE Physics equations practice
Select a relationship from the equation sheet, rearrange it and calculate with the right units.
GCSE Physics graph questions
Read scales, plot coordinates and interpret straight-line gradients and intercepts.
Practise
Interpret a gradientWhat does the gradient of this displacement–time graph represent, and what is its unit?
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Graph values
| Point | Time / s | Displacement / m |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 2 |
| B | 10 | 6 |
Hint
A gradient is change in the vertical quantity divided by change in the horizontal quantity.
Worked solution
- Rule: Velocity, in m s⁻¹.
- Gradient = change in displacement / change in time.
- This is velocity, measured in m s⁻¹.
Question type: Mixed practice
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Foundation and Higher: this set covers content common to both tiers. Some calculations need several steps.
Reading a graph
Read the axis quantities and units before calculating. Use two well-separated points on the supplied line for a gradient. The gradient’s meaning comes from the axes: displacement divided by time gives velocity; potential difference divided by current gives resistance. These tasks use straight lines and coordinate entry; tangents and areas under curves are outside this set.
Work through the practical method and sample results
GCSE scope
AQA 8463: MS 4a–d; 4.5.6.1.4; 4.2.1.4; OCR Gateway J249: 5g M4a–d; P2.1; P3.2; P9. Tasks cover the selected skills listed above.