If you’re teaching (or revising) AQA GCSE Physics (8463), the official equations sheet is a big deal. Here are five key things pupils should notice straight away — so they use it confidently in exams.

1) It covers the core energy equations

The sheet includes the main energy formulas pupils rely on, including:

• Kinetic energy
• Gravitational potential energy
• Elastic potential energy
• Specific heat capacity
• Specific latent heat

This supports energy stores and transfers, plus standard calculation questions.

2) The electricity section is packed with exam staples

These are the bread-and-butter equations for GCSE electricity:

• Charge flow: Q = It
• Potential difference and resistance: V = IR
• Power: P = VI and P = I²R
• Energy transferred: E = Pt and E = QV

It’s all there — but pupils still need to pick the correct equation and rearrange it accurately.

3) Higher Tier (HT) equations are clearly flagged

The sheet labels Higher Tier-only equations with HT. These include things like:

• Momentum: p = mv
• Force from change in momentum
• Pressure in a liquid: p = hρg
• Magnetic force on a wire: F = BIl
• Transformer equations

This helps you (and them) spot what Foundation students don’t need.

4) Mechanics equations are all in one place

For motion and forces, pupils have access to:

• Resultant force: F = ma
• Acceleration: a = Δv / t
• Distance: s = vt
• Suva-style equation: v² − u² = 2as
• Work done and moments equations

That’s great — but they must still interpret the question correctly and choose the right model.

5) The sheet reduces memory load, not the difficulty

Having the equations doesn’t make the exam “easy”. Pupils still need:

• Strong substitution skills (including powers and units)
• Confident rearranging
• Good habits with significant figures and conversions
• Clear written method (so marks aren’t lost)

In other words: less memorising, more application and exam technique.

Source: AQA GCSE Physics (8463) Physics Equations Sheet (for June 2025 use).