Free GCSE Physics Flashcards & Quizzes

How it works

How to revise with these GCSE flashcards

Pick a subject and topic. Choose one topic to focus on, or All topics to mix them up. Foundation students can untick Higher tier, and Combined Science students can untick Triple science.
Test yourself on each card. Read the question and say or write your answer before you turn the card over. Recalling it from memory is what makes it stick.
Be honest about how it went. Tap Again, Hard, Good or Easy, the same four buttons Anki uses (or swipe right if you knew it and left if you didn’t, like Quizlet). Cards you got wrong come back later in the same session; cards you knew come back after a few days, then a week, then longer.
Come back each day. The bar shows how many cards in your topic you know well. A little every day beats one long session the night before.
Check yourself with a quiz. Ten multiple-choice questions with the answer explained, and a link so a friend can take the same quiz.

Four ways to revise

Flashcards. Flip and mark each card; smart repeat works out what you need to see again and when.
Quiz. Ten questions from your topic with four answers each, your score, and every missed card explained.
Daily 10. Ten questions a day for each subject, the same for everyone. Keep your streak going and share your score.
My cards. Type your own questions and answers into blank cards, then revise them with smart repeat or a quiz. They’re saved on your device, and you can save a copy to move them.

What’s covered

GCSE subjects and topics

The cards follow the AQA GCSE (9–1) specifications, the most widely taken in England. Most of the content is the same for Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas, so they work for those boards too.

Physics

AQA GCSE Physics (8463) · 242 cards

Energy (26)
Electricity (32)
Particle model of matter (23)
Atomic structure (32)
Forces (44)
Waves (37)
Magnetism and electromagnetism (27)
Space physics (21)

Other GCSE flashcards: all subjects · Biology · Chemistry · Maths · English Literature · History

At a glance

Altto GCSE flashcards: quick facts

Updated 5 November 2026

Price: Free. No sign-up, no email, no trial and nothing to pay at the end.
Subjects: Physics.
Cards: 312 cards across 8 topics, each with a model answer and three wrong answers for quizzes.
Exam board: Written to follow the AQA GCSE (9–1) specifications; most cards suit Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas.
Tiers: Higher-only and triple-science-only cards are labelled, and you can hide them.
Smart repeat: Spaced repetition: cards you get wrong come back sooner, cards you know come back after 1, 3, 7, 16 and 35 days.
Your progress: Saved on your device. Nothing about you is uploaded unless you choose a free account to sync it.
Works on: Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser. Keyboard shortcuts on a computer.

Sample cards

Sample GCSE Physics flashcards

A few of the 312 cards, with their answers. Open the cards above to revise them all.

Energy

What is the equation for kinetic energy, with units?: Ek = ½ × m × v²: kinetic energy in joules, mass in kilograms, speed in m/s
What does the principle of conservation of energy say?: Energy can be transferred usefully, stored or dissipated, but cannot be created or destroyed
Why is wind power not a reliable energy resource?: It only generates electricity when the wind is blowing

Electricity

What is electric current?: The rate of flow of electrical charge
How does the resistance of a thermistor change as temperature increases?: It decreases
How do insulating materials become charged when rubbed together?: Electrons are transferred from one material to the other

Particle model of matter

What is the equation for density, with units?: ρ = m ÷ V: density in kg/m³, mass in kg, volume in m³
What is the equation for the energy needed to change state, with units?: E = m × L: energy in joules, mass in kg, specific latent heat in J/kg
A gas at 100 kPa has a volume of 2 m³. It is compressed to 1 m³ at constant temperature. What is the new pressure?: 200 kPa

Atomic structure

What is the approximate radius of an atom?: 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ m
Which type of nuclear radiation is the most ionising?: Alpha
Give two natural sources of background radiation.: Rocks (such as radon gas from them) and cosmic rays from space

Forces

What is the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity?: A scalar has magnitude only; a vector has magnitude and direction
How does atmospheric pressure change as you go higher above the ground?: It decreases, because there is less air above you
What happens to the kinetic energy of a car when the brakes are applied?: Work done by friction transfers it to the thermal energy store of the brakes

Waves

What is a transverse wave?: A wave where the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
Which electromagnetic waves are used in fibre optic communications?: Visible light
What is the difference between a real and a virtual image?: A real image can be projected onto a screen; a virtual image cannot

Magnetism and electromagnetism

What happens when two like magnetic poles are brought together?: They repel
What is the motor effect?: A force on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field
How does a moving-coil microphone work?: Sound waves move a coil in a magnetic field, inducing a varying current

Space physics

Which galaxy is our solar system part of?: The Milky Way
Where are elements heavier than iron made?: In supernovae
Which two things are proposed to explain observations of the universe but are still not understood?: Dark mass (dark matter) and dark energy

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are there free GCSE Physics flashcards?

Yes. These 312 GCSE Physics flashcards are free, with no sign-up, no email and nothing to pay. Flip them, quiz yourself and let smart repeat bring the tricky ones back.

Which GCSE Physics topics are covered?

Energy, Electricity, Particle model of matter, Atomic structure, Forces, Waves, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Space physics. Each topic has its own cards and quiz.

Which exam board do the Physics flashcards follow?

They follow the AQA GCSE (9-1) specification (AQA GCSE Physics (8463)). Most of the content is the same for Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas, so they suit those boards too.

How does the smart repeat work?

It uses spaced repetition. After each card you say whether you knew it. Cards you did not know come back later in the same session; cards you knew come back after 1 day, then 3, 7, 16 and 35 days.

Can I make my own Physics flashcards?

Yes. Open My cards and type a question and its answer into a blank card. Make as many sets as you like, then revise them with the same smart repeat.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, in your browser on this device. Nothing about you is uploaded and you do not need an account.

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