GCSE
Physics
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Introduction to GCSE Physics (AQA) Coming soon -
1.1 Energy Stores, Transfers and Power -
1.2 Conservation and Dissipation of Energy Coming soon -
1.3 National and Global Energy Resources Coming soon -
2.1 Current, Potential Difference and Resistance Coming soon -
2.2 Series and Parallel Circuits Coming soon -
2.3 Domestic Uses and Safety Coming soon -
2.4 Energy Transfers Coming soon -
2.5 Static Electricity Coming soon -
3.1 Changes of State and the Particle Model Coming soon -
3.2 Internal Energy and Energy Transfers Coming soon -
3.3 Particle Model and Pressure Coming soon -
4.1 Atoms and Isotopes Coming soon -
4.2 Atoms and Nuclear Radiation Coming soon -
4.3 Hazards and Uses of Radioactive Emissions and of Background Radiation Coming soon -
4.4 Nuclear Fission and Fusion Coming soon -
5.1 Forces and their Interactions Coming soon -
5.2 Work Done and Energy Transfer Coming soon -
5.3 Forces and Elasticity Coming soon -
5.4 Moments, Levers and Gears Coming soon -
5.5 Pressure and Pressure Differences in Fluids Coming soon -
5.6 Forces and Motion Coming soon-
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] Coming soon -
6.1 Waves in Air, Fluids and Solids Coming soon -
6.2 Electromagnetic Waves Coming soon -
6.3 Black Body Radiation Coming soon -
7.1 Permanent and Induced Magnetism, Magnetic Forces and Fields Coming soon -
7.2 The Motor Effect Coming soon -
7.3 Induced Potential, Transformers and the National Grid [HT] Coming soon -
8.1 Solar System; Stability of Orbital Motions; Satellites Coming soon -
8.2 Red-Shift Coming soon -
9.1 Required Practicals Coming soon-
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.