GCSE
Physics
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Introduction to GCSE Physics (AQA) -
1.1 Energy Stores, Transfers and Power -
1.2 Conservation and Dissipation of Energy -
1.3 National and Global Energy Resources -
2.1 Current, Potential Difference and Resistance -
2.2 Series and Parallel Circuits -
2.3 Domestic Uses and Safety -
2.4 Energy Transfers -
2.5 Static Electricity -
3.1 Changes of State and the Particle Model -
3.2 Internal Energy and Energy Transfers -
3.3 Particle Model and Pressure -
4.1 Atoms and Isotopes -
4.2 Atoms and Nuclear Radiation -
4.3 Hazards and Uses of Radioactive Emissions and of Background Radiation -
4.4 Nuclear Fission and Fusion -
5.1 Forces and their Interactions -
5.2 Work Done and Energy Transfer -
5.3 Forces and Elasticity -
5.4 Moments, Levers and Gears -
5.5 Pressure and Pressure Differences in Fluids -
5.6 Forces and Motion -
5.6.1 Describing Motion Along a Line -
5.6.2 Distance and Displacement -
5.6.3 Speed -
5.6.4 Velocity -
5.6.5 The Distance–Time Relationship -
5.6.6 Acceleration -
5.6.7 Forces, Accelerations and Newton's Laws of Motion -
5.6.8 Newton's First Law -
5.6.9 Newton's Second Law -
5.6.10 Newton's Third Law -
5.6.11 Forces and Braking -
5.6.12 Stopping Distance -
5.6.13 Reaction Time -
5.6.14 Factors Affecting Braking Distance
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5.7 Momentum [HT] -
6.1 Waves in Air, Fluids and Solids -
6.2 Electromagnetic Waves -
6.3 Black Body Radiation -
7.1 Permanent and Induced Magnetism, Magnetic Forces and Fields -
7.2 The Motor Effect -
7.3 Induced Potential, Transformers and the National Grid [HT] -
8.1 Solar System; Stability of Orbital Motions; Satellites -
8.2 Red-Shift -
9.1 Required Practicals -
9.1.1 Required Practical Activity 1 -
9.1.2 Required Practical Activity 2 -
9.1.3 Required Practical Activity 3 -
9.1.4 Required Practical Activity 4 -
9.1.5 Required Practical Activity 5 -
9.1.6 Required Practical Activity 6 -
9.1.7 Required Practical Activity 7 -
9.1.8 Required Practical Activity 8 -
9.1.9 Required Practical Activity 9 -
9.1.10 Required Practical Activity 10
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1. Energy
1.1 Energy Stores, Transfers and Power
In this module, you will develop a clear understanding of energy and how it is used in physical systems. You will begin by learning what systems are and exploring the different types of energy, as well as important ideas such as total energy, net energy, and closed systems. You will then see how changes in systems happen through energy transfers, using familiar everyday examples.
You will also learn how to calculate different types of energy transfers, including the energy of moving objects, objects raised above the ground, and energy stored in springs. The module will then introduce specific heat capacity, helping you understand why different materials heat up and cool down at different rates and how to calculate energy changes when materials are heated or cooled.
Finally, you will explore power, learning how to compare how powerful different systems are and how to calculate power. Throughout the module, you will apply these ideas to real-life situations to build confidence and exam skills.