1. Motion, Forces & Energy

Physical Quantities & Measurement Techniques

Measurement

Scalars & Vectors

Calculating with Vectors

Motion

Speed & Velocity

Acceleration

Distance-Time Graphs

Speed-Time Graphs

Calculating Acceleration from Speed-Time Graphs

Freefall

Mass, Weight & Density

Mass & Weight

Density

Measuring Density

Floating

Effects of Forces

Resultant Forces

Newton's First Law

Newton's Second Law

Investigating Force & Extension

Hooke's Law

Circular Motion

Friction

Moments

Moments

Equilibrium

Centre of Gravity

Investigating Centre of Gravity

Momentum

Momentum

Impulse

Energy, Work & Power

Energy Stores & Transfers

Kinetic Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy

Conservation of Energy

Work Done

Power

Efficiency

Energy Sources

Energy from the Sun

Energy from Fuels

Energy from Water

Geothermal Energy

Nuclear Fusion

Pressure

Pressure & Forces

Pressure in a Liquid

2. Thermal Physics

Kinetic Particle Model of Matter

States of Matter

Molecular Matter

Particle Model of Gases

Brownian Motion

Gases & Absolute Temperature

Thermal Properties & Temperature

Thermal Expansion

Specific Heat Capacity

Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

Melting & Boiling

Evaporation

Transfer of Thermal Energy

Demonstrating Conduction

Thermal Conduction

Convection

Radiation

The Greenhouse Effect

Investigating IR Radiation

Consequences of Thermal Energy Transfer

3. Waves

General Properties of Waves

Features of Waves

The Wave Equation

Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

Wave Behaviour

Ripple Tank

Light

Reflection of Light

Investigating Reflection

Refraction of Light

Refractive Index

Total Internal Reflection

Ray Diagrams

Real & Virtual Images

Real Images

Virtual Images

Correcting Sight

Dispersion of Light

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electromagnetic Waves

Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves

Communications

Digital & Analogue Signals

Sound

Sound Waves

Measuring the Speed of Sound

Effects of Sound Waves

Ultrasound

4. Electricity & Magnetism

Simple Phenomena of Magnetism

Magnetism

Magnets

Magnetic Fields

Plotting Magnetic Fields

Electrical Quantities

Electric Charge

Demonstrating Electric Charges

Electric Fields

Investigating Conductors & Insulators

Current

Direct & Alternating Current

Electromotive Force

Potential Difference

Resistance

Resistance of a Wire

Electrical Energy

Electrical Power

Electric Circuits & Electrical Safety

Circuit Diagrams & Circuit Components

Current in Circuits

EMF & Potential Difference in Circuits

Combined Resistance

Potential Dividers

Electrical Safety

Electromagnetic Effects

Electromagnetic Induction

Demonstrating Induction

The A.C. Generator

Magnetic Effect of a Current

Investigating the Field Around a Wire

Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor

Electric Motors

Transformers

Transformer Calculations

5. Nuclear Physics

The Nuclear Model of the Atom

The Atom

The Nucleus

Protons, Neutrons & Electrons

Fission & Fusion

Radioactivity

Background Radiation

Types of Radiation

Ionising Power & Deflection

Radioactive Decay

Half-Life

Uses of Radiation

Dangers of Radiation

6. Space Physics

Earth & The Solar System

The Earth, Moon & Sun

The Solar System

Formation of the Solar System

Light Speed Calculations

Gravitational Field Strength

Orbital Speed Equation

Elliptical Orbits

Stars & The Universe

The Sun as a Star

The Scale of the Universe

Star Formation

Life Cycle of a Star

Galactic Redshift

The Big Bang Theory

Age of the Universe

Study tools

• Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Physics · Exam Questions
• Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Physics · Flashcards
• Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Physics · Past Papers