Back to Required Practicals
🚀

PAG3: Acceleration

Investigate the effect of varying force or mass on the acceleration of an object (F = ma)

Required PracticalOCRGCSE

🔬 Equipment Required

  • Dynamics trolley
  • Runway or track
  • Light gates and data logger
  • Interrupt card of known length
  • Pulley
  • String
  • Slotted masses
  • Balance

🦺 Safety Precautions

  • Secure the runway to prevent movement
  • Place a soft barrier or cushion at the end of the track
  • Keep feet clear of falling masses
  • Check light gates are secure

Start Practicing Now

Master PAG3: Acceleration with unlimited practice questions. Test your knowledge of method, variables, equipment, and more.

Unlimited questionsStep-by-step solutionsOCR exam style
Start Practice

Or choose a specific area to practice

8 practice areas available

About PAG3: Acceleration

PAG3: Acceleration is a required practical for OCR GCSE Physics. This practical investigate the effect of varying force or mass on the acceleration of an object (f = ma)

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

Questions on required practicals frequently appear in OCR GCSE Physics exams and can be worth significant marks. Practice with our AI-generated questions to master this practical.

More OCR GCSE Physics Required Practicals

Continue practicing with these other required practicals

⚠️ Connection Issue

Having trouble connecting to our servers. Some features may be limited.