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==Energy== | ==Energy== | ||
===Energy changes in a system, and in the ways energy is stored before and after such changes=== | ===Energy changes in a system, and in the ways energy is stored before and after such changes=== | ||
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*[[Radiation|Energy Transfer by Radiation]] | *[[Radiation|Energy Transfer by Radiation]] | ||
*[[Heating|Energy Transfer by Heating]] | *[[Heating|Energy Transfer by Heating]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Thermal Insulators]] | ||
====Power Ratings of Electrical Appliances==== | ====Power Ratings of Electrical Appliances==== | ||
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====[[Energy Resource]]s==== | ====[[Energy Resource]]s==== | ||
*[[Non-renewable Energy Resource]] | *[[Non-renewable Energy Resource]] | ||
− | **[[Coal | + | **[[Coal Power]] |
− | **[[ | + | **[[Oil Power]] |
− | **[[ | + | **[[Gas Power]] |
− | **[[Nuclear | + | **[[Nuclear Power]] |
*[[Renewable Energy Resource]] | *[[Renewable Energy Resource]] | ||
**[[Biofuel#Power|Biofuel]] | **[[Biofuel#Power|Biofuel]] | ||
**[[Geothermal#Power|Geothermal]] | **[[Geothermal#Power|Geothermal]] | ||
**[[Hydroelectric#Power|Hydroelectric]] | **[[Hydroelectric#Power|Hydroelectric]] | ||
− | **[[Solar | + | **[[Solar Power|Solar]] |
**[[Tidal#Power|Tidal]] | **[[Tidal#Power|Tidal]] | ||
**[[Wave Power#Power|Wave]] | **[[Wave Power#Power|Wave]] | ||
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***[[Spring Constant]] | ***[[Spring Constant]] | ||
***[[Work Done#Equation for Work Done by Deformation|Work Done by Deformation]] | ***[[Work Done#Equation for Work Done by Deformation|Work Done by Deformation]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Hooke's Law]] | ||
===Work Done as force x distance, energy transfer=== | ===Work Done as force x distance, energy transfer=== | ||
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**[[Conservation of Momentum#Inelastic Collisions|Inelastic Collisions]] | **[[Conservation of Momentum#Inelastic Collisions|Inelastic Collisions]] | ||
**[[Impact Force]]s | **[[Impact Force]]s | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Newton's Second Law]] | ||
===Safety in public transport=== | ===Safety in public transport=== | ||
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*[[Wavelength]] | *[[Wavelength]] | ||
*[[Wave Speed]] | *[[Wave Speed]] | ||
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*[[Transverse Wave]] | *[[Transverse Wave]] | ||
*[[Longitudinal Wave]] | *[[Longitudinal Wave]] | ||
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*[[Sound|Sound Wave]] | *[[Sound|Sound Wave]] | ||
*[[Waves on a String]] | *[[Waves on a String]] | ||
+ | *[[Seismic Wave]]s | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Mechanical Waves]] | ||
===Waves at material interfaces: applications in exploring structures=== | ===Waves at material interfaces: applications in exploring structures=== | ||
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**[[Law of Reflection]] | **[[Law of Reflection]] | ||
*[[Refraction]] | *[[Refraction]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Reflection and Refraction of Light]] | ||
*[[Transmission]] | *[[Transmission]] | ||
*[[Absorb (Physics)|Absorption]] | *[[Absorb (Physics)|Absorption]] | ||
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***[[Infrasound]] | ***[[Infrasound]] | ||
***[[Ultrasound]] | ***[[Ultrasound]] | ||
− | **[[Echolocation]] | + | **[[Echolocation]] |
− | **[[Ultrasound]] | + | **[[Ultrasound Imaging]] |
*[[Seismic Wave]]s | *[[Seismic Wave]]s | ||
**[[P-wave]]s | **[[P-wave]]s | ||
**[[S-wave]]s | **[[S-wave]]s | ||
− | ***[[Structure of Earth]] | + | ***[[Structure of Earth]] |
==Light and Electromagnetic Waves== | ==Light and Electromagnetic Waves== | ||
===Frequency range of the spectrum=== | ===Frequency range of the spectrum=== | ||
− | ====[[Electromagnetic Wave]]s==== | + | ====[[Electromagnetic Wave]]s==== |
*[[Radiowave]]s | *[[Radiowave]]s | ||
*[[Microwave]]s | *[[Microwave]]s | ||
*[[Infra-red]] | *[[Infra-red]] | ||
− | *[[Visible Light]] | + | *[[Light|Visible Light]] |
*[[Ultra-violet]] | *[[Ultra-violet]] | ||
*[[X-ray]]s | *[[X-ray]]s | ||
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===Interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter and their applications=== | ===Interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter and their applications=== | ||
*[[Transmission]] | *[[Transmission]] | ||
− | *[[Absorption]] | + | *[[Absorb (Physics)|Absorption]] |
− | *[[Reflection]] | + | *[[Reflection]] |
*[[Refraction]] | *[[Refraction]] | ||
*[[Radiowave#Making Radiowaves|Making Radiowaves]] | *[[Radiowave#Making Radiowaves|Making Radiowaves]] | ||
− | *[[Absorption Spectra]] | + | *[[Absorption Spectra]] |
*[[Emission Spectra]] | *[[Emission Spectra]] | ||
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*[[Microwave#Applications|Applications of Microwaves]] | *[[Microwave#Applications|Applications of Microwaves]] | ||
*[[Infra-red#Applications|Applications of Infra-red]] | *[[Infra-red#Applications|Applications of Infra-red]] | ||
− | *[[ | + | *[[Light#Applications|Applications of Visible Light]] |
*[[Ultra-violet#Applications|Applications of Ultra-violet]] | *[[Ultra-violet#Applications|Applications of Ultra-violet]] | ||
*[[X-ray#Applications|Applications of X-rays]] | *[[X-ray#Applications|Applications of X-rays]] | ||
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*[[Microwave#Dangers|Dangers of Microwaves]] | *[[Microwave#Dangers|Dangers of Microwaves]] | ||
*[[Infra-red#Dangers|Dangers of Infra-red]] | *[[Infra-red#Dangers|Dangers of Infra-red]] | ||
− | *[[ | + | *[[Light#Dangers|Dangers of Visible Light]] |
*[[Ultra-violet#Dangers|Dangers of Ultra-violet]] | *[[Ultra-violet#Dangers|Dangers of Ultra-violet]] | ||
*[[X-ray#Dangers|Dangers of X-rays]] | *[[X-ray#Dangers|Dangers of X-rays]] | ||
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*[[Refraction]] | *[[Refraction]] | ||
*[[Lens]] | *[[Lens]] | ||
− | **[[Convex Lens]] | + | **[[Convex Lens]] |
**[[Concave Lens]] | **[[Concave Lens]] | ||
+ | **[[Focal Length]] | ||
+ | *[[Image]] | ||
+ | **[[Real Image]] | ||
+ | **[[Virtual Image]] | ||
+ | |||
===Colour and frequency; differential effects in transmission, absorption and diffuse reflection=== | ===Colour and frequency; differential effects in transmission, absorption and diffuse reflection=== | ||
− | *[[Colour]] | + | *[[Colour]] |
*[[Specular Reflection]] | *[[Specular Reflection]] | ||
*[[Diffuse Reflection]] | *[[Diffuse Reflection]] | ||
===[[Black Body Radiation]]=== | ===[[Black Body Radiation]]=== | ||
− | |||
*[[Leslie Cube]] | *[[Leslie Cube]] | ||
− | *[[Albedo]] - | + | *[[Temperature Constancy]] |
+ | *[[Albedo]] | ||
+ | *[[Greenhouse Effect]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Infra-red Radiation]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Electricity== | ||
+ | ===Current, potential difference and resistance=== | ||
+ | ====[[Electrical Current]]==== | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Charge|Charge]] | ||
+ | *[[Coulomb]] | ||
+ | *[[Ammeter]] | ||
+ | *[[Amp]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[[Potential Difference]]==== | ||
+ | *[[Voltmeter]] | ||
+ | *[[Volt]]s | ||
+ | ====[[Electrical Resistance|Resistance]]==== | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Conductor|Conductor]] | ||
+ | **[[Ohmic Conductor]] | ||
+ | **[[Ohm's Law]] | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Insulator|Insulator]] | ||
+ | *[[Ohm]] | ||
+ | *[[Resistor]] | ||
+ | **[[Resistor#Resistors in Series|Resistors in Series]] | ||
+ | **[[Resistor#Resistors in Parallel|Resistors in Parallel]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Resistance]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[[Electrical Components]]==== | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Cell|Cell]] | ||
+ | **[[Battery]] | ||
+ | *[[Variable Power Supply]] | ||
+ | *[[Alternating Current Supply]] | ||
+ | *[[Wire]]s | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Bulb]] | ||
+ | *[[Switch]] | ||
+ | *[[Buzzer]] | ||
+ | *[[Motor]] | ||
+ | *[[Voltmeter]] | ||
+ | *[[Ammeter]] | ||
+ | *[[Resistor]]s | ||
+ | **[[Variable Resistor]] | ||
+ | **[[Light Dependent Resistor]] | ||
+ | **[[Thermistor]] | ||
+ | *[[Diode]] | ||
+ | *[[Light Emitting Diode]] | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Fuse]] | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Heater]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[[IV Graph]]==== | ||
+ | *[[Resistor#IV Graph|Resistor IV Graph]] | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Bulb#IV Graph|Bulb IV Graph]] | ||
+ | *[[Diode#IV Graph|Diode IV Graph]] | ||
+ | *[[Thermistor#IV Graph|Thermistor IV Graph]] | ||
+ | *[[Light Dependent Resistor#IV Graph|Light Dependent Resistor IV Graph]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Electrical Components]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Series and Parallel Circuits=== | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Component|Circuit Component]]s | ||
+ | *[[Circuit Diagram]] | ||
+ | *[[Circuit]] | ||
+ | *[[Series Circuit]] | ||
+ | **[[Series Circuit|Resistors in Series]] | ||
+ | *[[Parallel Circuit]] | ||
+ | **[[Parallel Circuit|Resistors in Parallel]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Domestic uses and safety=== | ||
+ | *[[Mains Electricity]] | ||
+ | *[[Direct Current]] | ||
+ | *[[Alternating Current]] | ||
+ | *[[3-Core]] | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Plug]] | ||
+ | **[[Earth Wire]] | ||
+ | **[[Live Wire]] | ||
+ | **[[Electrical Fuse|Fuse]] | ||
+ | **[[Neutral Wire]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Energy transfers=== | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Power]] | ||
+ | **[[Watt]]s | ||
+ | *[[Motor#Energy Transfers|Energy Transfers in a Motor]] | ||
+ | *[[Electrical Heater#Energy Transfers|Energy Transfers in an Electrical Heater]] | ||
+ | *[[National Grid]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Static electricity – forces and electric fields=== | ||
+ | ''Higher'' | ||
+ | *[[Static Electricity]] | ||
+ | **[[Electrical Charge|Charge]] | ||
+ | **[[Electron]]s | ||
+ | **[[Electrostatic Field]] | ||
+ | **[[Electrostatic Potential]] | ||
+ | **[[Electrostatic Induction]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Magnetism and Electromagnetism== | ||
+ | ===Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields=== | ||
+ | ====[[Magnetism]]==== | ||
+ | *[[Magnet]]s | ||
+ | **[[Poles]] | ||
+ | *[[Permanent Magnet]] | ||
+ | *[[Induced Magnet]] | ||
+ | *[[Magnetic Field]] | ||
+ | **[[Magnetic Flux Density]] | ||
+ | **[[Tesla]] | ||
+ | *[[Compass]] | ||
+ | *[[Earth#Earth's Magnetic Field|Earth's Magnetic Field]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Magnetic effects of currents and the motor effect=== | ||
+ | *[[Wire]] | ||
+ | *[[Solenoid]] | ||
+ | *[[Electromagnet]]s | ||
+ | ''Higher'' | ||
+ | *[[Motor Effect]] | ||
+ | *[[Fleming's Left Hand Rule]] | ||
+ | *[[D.C. 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]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Particle Model of Matter== | ||
+ | ===Changes of state and the particle model=== | ||
+ | *[[Density]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Calculating Densities]] | ||
+ | *[[Particle Model]] | ||
+ | **[[Solid]] | ||
+ | **[[Liquid]] | ||
+ | **[[Gas]] | ||
+ | *[[State Change]] | ||
+ | *[[Melting]] | ||
+ | **[[Melting Point]] | ||
+ | *[[Freezing]] | ||
+ | *[[Evaporating]] | ||
+ | *[[Boiling]] | ||
+ | **[[Boiling Point]] | ||
+ | *[[Condensing]] | ||
+ | *[[Subliming]] | ||
+ | *[[Depositing]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Internal energy, energy transfers and particle motions=== | ||
+ | *[[Internal Energy]] | ||
+ | *[[Thermal Energy Store]] | ||
+ | *[[Specific Heat Capacity]] | ||
+ | [[GCSE Physics Required Practical: Determining Specific Heat Capacity]] | ||
+ | *[[Specific Latent Heat]] | ||
+ | **[[Specific Latent Heat of Vaporisation]] | ||
+ | **[[Specific Latent Heat of Fusion]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Particle model and pressure=== | ||
+ | *[[Kinetic Theory]] | ||
+ | *[[Gas Pressure]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Atomic Structure== | ||
+ | ===Nuclear atom and isotopes=== | ||
+ | *[[Dalton Model|The Dalton Model of the Atom]] | ||
+ | *[[Plum Pudding Model|The Plum Pudding Model of the Atom]] | ||
+ | *[[Nuclear Model|The Nuclear Model of the Atom]] | ||
+ | **[[Rutherford's Alpha Scattering Experiment]] | ||
+ | *[[Bohr Model|The Bohr Model of the Atom]] | ||
+ | **[[Energy Level]] | ||
+ | *[[Atom|The Atom]] | ||
+ | *[[Atomic Nucleus|Nucleus]] | ||
+ | **[[Nucleon]] | ||
+ | **[[Proton]]s | ||
+ | **[[Neutron]]s | ||
+ | *[[Electron]]s | ||
+ | **[[Electron Orbital|Electron Shells]] | ||
+ | *[[Atomic Number]] | ||
+ | **[[Relative Atomic Charge]] | ||
+ | *[[Relative Atomic Mass]] | ||
+ | **[[Isotope]]s | ||
+ | *[[Calculating the Numbers of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Absorption and emission of ionizing radiations and of electrons and nuclear particles=== | ||
+ | *[[Bohr Model|The Bohr Model of the Atom]] | ||
+ | **[[Energy Level]] | ||
+ | **[[Outer Shell]] | ||
+ | **[[Ion]]s | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[[Unstable Isotope]]s | ||
+ | *[[Radioactive Decay]] | ||
+ | **[[Ionising Radiation]] | ||
+ | ***[[Alpha Particle|Alpha Radiation]] | ||
+ | ***[[Beta Particle|Beta Radiation]] | ||
+ | ***[[Gamma-ray|Gamma Radiation]] | ||
+ | ***[[Neutron Radiation]] | ||
+ | *[[Penetration Depth]] | ||
+ | *[[Ionising Potential]] | ||
+ | *[[Contamination]] | ||
+ | *[[Irradiation]] | ||
+ | *[[Nuclear Equation]]s | ||
+ | *[[Half Life]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation=== | ||
+ | *[[Radioactivity]] | ||
+ | *[[Count Rate]] | ||
+ | **[[Becquerel]] | ||
+ | *[[Radiation Dose]] | ||
+ | **[[Sievert]] | ||
+ | *[[Ionising Radiation]] | ||
+ | *[[Half Life]] | ||
+ | *[[Nuclear Waste]] | ||
+ | **[[High Level Nuclear Waste]] | ||
+ | **[[Intermediate Level Nuclear Waste]] | ||
+ | **[[Low Level Nuclear Waste]] | ||
+ | *[[Background Radiation]] - jobs | ||
+ | *[[Geiger Counter]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[[Ionising Radiation#Medical Applications|Medical Uses of Ionising Radiation]] | ||
+ | **[[Radioactive Tracer]] | ||
+ | **[[Irradiating Tumours]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Nuclear fission and fusion=== | ||
+ | *[[Unstable Isotope]] | ||
+ | *[[Nuclear Fission]] | ||
+ | **[[Nuclear Chain Reaction]] | ||
+ | **[[Nuclear Fission Reactor]] | ||
+ | ***[[Fuel Rod]] | ||
+ | ***[[Control Rod]] | ||
+ | ***[[Moderator]] | ||
+ | *[[Nuclear Fusion]] | ||
+ | *[[Mass-Energy Equivalence]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Space Physics== | ||
+ | ===Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites=== | ||
+ | *[[Gravity]] | ||
+ | **[[Weight]] | ||
+ | **[[Gravitational Field Strength]] | ||
+ | **[[Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation]] | ||
+ | **[[Orbit]] | ||
+ | *[[Solar System]] | ||
+ | **[[The Solar System]] | ||
+ | **[[The Sun]] | ||
+ | **[[Planet]] | ||
+ | **[[Dwarf Planet]] | ||
+ | **[[Satellite]] | ||
+ | ***[[Artificial Satellite]] | ||
+ | **[[Moon]] | ||
+ | ***[[The Moon]] | ||
+ | **[[Earth]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[[Lifecycle of a Star]] | ||
+ | *[[Star]]s | ||
+ | **[[Low Mass Star]] | ||
+ | ***[[Nebula]] | ||
+ | ***[[Protostar]] | ||
+ | ***[[Main Sequence Star]] | ||
+ | ***[[Red Giant]] | ||
+ | ***[[White Dwarf]] | ||
+ | ***[[Black Dwarf]] | ||
+ | **[[High Mass Star]] | ||
+ | ***[[Nebula]] | ||
+ | ***[[Protostar]] | ||
+ | ***[[Main Sequence Star]] | ||
+ | ***[[Red Super Giant]] | ||
+ | ***[[Supernova]] | ||
+ | ***[[Neutron Star]] | ||
+ | ***[[Black Hole]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Red-shift as sources move away; the ‘big bang’ and universal expansion=== | ||
+ | *[[Galaxy]] | ||
+ | *[[Universe]] | ||
+ | *[[Light Year]] | ||
+ | *[[Doppler Effect]] | ||
+ | **[[Red Shift]] | ||
+ | **[[Blue Shift]] | ||
+ | *[[Big Bang Theory]] | ||
+ | **[[Cosmic Microwave Background]] | ||
+ | *[[Steady State Theory]] |
Latest revision as of 11:24, 19 July 2019
Main Page - Science Subject - Science Key Stage 4 - Physics Key Stage 4
GCSE Physics Exam Papers | GCSE Physics Required Practicals |
Contents
- 1 Energy
- 2 Forces
- 3 Forces and Motion
- 4 Waves in matter
- 5 Light and Electromagnetic Waves
- 6 Electricity
- 7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- 8 Particle Model of Matter
- 9 Atomic Structure
- 10 Space Physics
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
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Thermal Insulators
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
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Hooke's Law
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
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Newton's Second Law
Safety in public transport
Waves in matter
Waves in air, fluids and solids
Wave Properties
Mechanical Waves
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Mechanical Waves
Waves at material interfaces: applications in exploring structures
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Reflection and Refraction of Light
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
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Infra-red Radiation
Electricity
Current, potential difference and resistance
Electrical Current
Potential Difference
Resistance
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating 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
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Investigating Electrical Components
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
Magnetic effects of currents and the motor effect
Higher
Induced potential, transformers and the national grid
Microphones and speakers; oscillating currents in detection and generation of radiation
Particle Model of Matter
Changes of state and the particle model
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Calculating Densities
Internal energy, energy transfers and particle motions
GCSE Physics Required Practical: Determining Specific Heat Capacity
Particle model and pressure
Atomic Structure
Nuclear atom and isotopes
- The Dalton Model of the Atom
- The Plum Pudding Model of the Atom
- The Nuclear Model of the Atom
- The Bohr Model of the Atom
- The Atom
- Nucleus
- Electrons
- Atomic Number
- Relative Atomic Mass
- Calculating the Numbers of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
Absorption and emission of ionizing radiations and of electrons and nuclear particles
- Unstable Isotopes
- Radioactive Decay
- Penetration Depth
- Ionising Potential
- Contamination
- Irradiation
- Nuclear Equations
- Half Life
Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation
- Radioactivity
- Count Rate
- Radiation Dose
- Ionising Radiation
- Half Life
- Nuclear Waste
- Background Radiation - jobs
- Geiger Counter