Students react after GCSE Physics Paper 1 on 22 May 2024

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But if you want to see some of the top memes getting shared in the 2025 GCSE exams, follow this link for student reactions after GCSE Physics Paper 1 on 22 May 2025.


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A force to be reckoned with

Sparks are flying after GCSE Physics Paper 1 - so how did it go?

The exam boards brought some good energy (and plenty of maths), but that paper still made a few waves. 

Keep scrolling for some strong reactions from the internet, and use the links below to chat about the first physics paper on The Student Room.

Exam discussion on The Student Room


A lot of people are loving AQA's energy...

...but that exam still made a few waves

And there are some distractions you just can't prepare for

So, Paper 1 was pretty much just maths + unit conversions

What people are saying about GCSE Physics Paper 1 on The Student Room

It wasn’t too bad but I’m a bit worried because I got some very questionable answers for a lot of the calculations

agent_duck343

please tell me the dude bounced up 2.5ms

df

that last question I did was the activity one and I defo fumbled it 😭😭 I forgot how to work out activity but ik it now obvi 💔

amanahh
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