1. Motion, Forces & Energy

1.1 Physical Quantities & Measurement Techniques

Measurement

Scalars & Vectors

Calculating with Vectors

1.2 Motion

Speed & Velocity

Acceleration

Distance-Time Graphs

Speed-Time Graphs

Calculating Acceleration from Speed-Time Graphs

Freefall

1.3 Mass & Weight

Mass & Weight

Measuring Mass & Weight

1.4 Density

Density

Measuring Density

1.5 Forces

Resultant Forces

Newton's First Law

Newton's Second Law

Newton's Third Law

Investigating Force & Extension

Hooke's Law

Circular Motion

Friction

Stopping Distances

Moments

Equilibrium

Centre of Gravity

Investigating Centre of Gravity

1.6 Momentum

Momentum & Impulse

Impulse

1.7 Energy, Work & Power

Energy Stores & Transfers

Kinetic Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy

Conservation of Energy

Work

Power

Efficiency

Energy Resources

Energy from the Sun

Energy from Fuels

Energy from Water

Geothermal Energy

Energy from Wind

1.8 Pressure

Pressure & Forces

Pressure in a Liquid

2. Thermal Physics

2.1 Kinetic Particle Model of Matter

States of Matter

Particle Model

Temperature & Pressure

Gases & Absolute Temperature

2.2 Thermal Properties & Temperature

Thermal Expansion

Specific Heat Capacity

Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

Melting, Boiling & Evaporation

Evaporation

2.3 Transfer of Thermal Energy

Demonstrating Conduction

Thermal Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Investigating Radiation

Consequences of Thermal Energy Transfer

3. Waves

3.1 General Properties of Waves

Features of Waves

The Wave Equation

Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

Wave Behaviour

Ripple Tank

3.2 Light

Reflection of Light

Investigating Reflection

Refraction of Light

Snell's Law

Total Internal Reflection

Thin Lenses

Real & Virtual Images

Linear Magnification

Uses of Lenses

Dispersion of Light

3.3 Electromagnetic Spectrum

Electromagnetic Waves

Uses of Electromagnetic Waves

Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves

3.4 Sound

Sound Waves

Properties of Sound Waves

Reflection of Sound Waves

Measuring the Speed of Sound

Ultrasound

4. Electricity & Magnetism

4.1 Simple Magnetism & Magnetic Fields

Magnetism

Magnets

Magnetic Fields

Plotting Magnetic Fields

4.2 Electrical Quantities

Electrical Charge

Demonstrating Electric Charges

Electric Fields

Investigating Conductors & Insulators

Electrical Current

Electromotive Force & Potential Difference

Resistance

Resistance of a Wire

4.3 Electric Circuits

Circuit Diagrams & Circuit Components

Current in Circuits

Potential Difference in Circuits

Combined Resistance

Potential Dividers

4.4 Practical Electricity

Electrical Safety

Electrical Energy

Electrical Power

4.5 Electromagnetic Effects

Electromagnetic Induction

Demonstrating Induction

The A.C. Generator

Magnetic Effect of a Current

Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor

Fields Around Parallel Conductors

Electric Motors

Transformers

Transformer Calculations

4.6 Uses of an Oscilloscope

Uses of an Oscilloscope

5. Nuclear Physics

5.1 The Nuclear Model of the Atom

The Atom

The Nucleus

5.2 Radioactivity

Detection of Radioactivity

Background Radiation

The Three Types of Emission

Radioactive Decay

Fission & Fusion

Half-Life

Uses of Radiation

Dangers of Radiation

6. Space Physics

6.1 Earth & The Solar System

The Earth, Moon & Sun

Calculating Orbital Speeds

The Solar System

Orbiting Bodies

Gravitational Effects on Orbits

6.2 Stars & The Universe

The Sun as a Star

Stars

The Universe

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