Difference between revisions of "Physics Key Stage 4"
(→Static electricity – forces and electric fields) |
|||
| Line 348: | Line 348: | ||
**[[Electrostatic Potential]] | **[[Electrostatic Potential]] | ||
**[[Electrostatic Induction]] | **[[Electrostatic Induction]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Magnetism and Electromagnetism== | ||
| + | ===Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields=== | ||
| + | *[[Magnetism]] | ||
| + | *[[Magnet]] | ||
| + | **[[Pole]]s | ||
| + | *[[Permanent Magnet]] | ||
| + | *[[Induced Magnet]] | ||
| + | *[[Magnetic Field]] strength and direction | ||
| + | *[[Compass]] | ||
| + | *[[Earth's Magnetic Field]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Magnetic effects of currents and the motor effect=== | ||
| + | *[[Wire]] or [[Current]] - magnetic field; strength with distance and current | ||
| + | *[[Solenoid]] | ||
| + | ''Higher'' | ||
| + | *[[Motor Effect]] | ||
| + | *[[Flemming's Left Hand Rule]] | ||
| + | *[[F=BIl]] | ||
| + | *[[Motor]] - the motor effect in a motor | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Induced potential, transformers and the national grid=== | ||
| + | *[[Generator Effect]] | ||
| + | *[[Lenz's Law]] | ||
| + | *[[Alternator]] | ||
| + | *[[Dynamo]] | ||
| + | *[[Electrical Transformer|Transformers]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microphones and speakers; oscillating currents in detection and generation of radiation=== | ||
| + | *[[Microphone]] | ||
| + | *[[Speaker]] | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 3 March 2019
Contents
- 1 Energy
- 2 Forces
- 3 Forces and Motion
- 4 Waves in matter
- 5 Light and Electromagnetic Waves
- 6 Electricity
- 7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Energy
Energy changes in a system, and in the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Systems
Energy Store
- Thermal Energy Store
- Elastic Potential Energy Store
- Chemical Potential Energy Store
- Kinetic Energy Store
- Magnetic Potential Energy Store
- Electrostatic Potential Energy Store
- Nuclear Potential Energy Store
- Gravitational Potential Energy Store
- Internal Energy Store
- Vibrational Energy Store
Calculating Energy Stores
- Calculating Kinetic Energy
- Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy
- Calculating Elastic Potential Energy
- Calculating Thermal Energy
Energy Transfers
Power Ratings of Electrical Appliances
Conservation, dissipation and national and global energy sources
Improving Energy Transfers
Energy Resources
Forces
Forces and their Interactions
Representing Forces
Contact Forces
Non-contact Forces
Interactions
Work Done as force x distance, energy transfer
Pressure and pressure differences in fluids
Moments, Levers and gears
Forces and Motion
Speed and velocity, speed as distance over time; acceleration; distance-time and velocity-time graphs
Motion
Graphing Motion
Forces, accelerations and Newton’s laws of motion
Higher
Safety in public transport
Waves in matter
Waves in air, fluids and solids
Wave Properties
Mechanical Waves
Waves at material interfaces: applications in exploring structures
Higher
Light and Electromagnetic Waves
Frequency range of the spectrum
Electromagnetic Waves
Interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter and their applications
Applications of Electromagnetic Waves
- Applications of Radiowaves
- Applications of Microwaves
- Applications of Infra-red
- Applications of Visible Light
- Applications of Ultra-violet
- Applications of X-rays
- Applications of Gamma-rays
Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves
- Dangers of Radiowaves
- Dangers of Microwaves
- Dangers of Infra-red
- Dangers of Visible Light
- Dangers of Ultra-violet
- Dangers of X-rays
- Dangers of Gamma-rays
Lenses
Colour and frequency; differential effects in transmission, absorption and diffuse reflection
Black Body Radiation
Electricity
Current, potential difference and resistance
Electrical Current
Potential Difference
Resistance
Electrical Components
- Cell
- Variable Power Supply
- Alternating Current Supply
- Wires
- Electrical Bulb
- Switch
- Buzzer
- Motor
- Voltmeter
- Ammeter
- Resistors
- Diode
- Light Emitting Diode
- Electrical Fuse
- Electrical Heater
IV Graph
- Resistor IV Graph
- Bulb IV Graph
- Diode IV Graph
- Thermistor IV Graph
- Light Dependent Resistor IV Graph
Series and Parallel Circuits
Domestic uses and safety
Energy transfers
Static electricity – forces and electric fields
Higher
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
- Magnetism
- Magnet
- Permanent Magnet
- Induced Magnet
- Magnetic Field strength and direction
- Compass
- Earth's Magnetic Field
Magnetic effects of currents and the motor effect
Higher
- Motor Effect
- Flemming's Left Hand Rule
- F=BIl
- Motor - the motor effect in a motor