Core Topics
Topic 1: Physics and physical measurement
1.1 The realm of physics
1.2 Measurement and uncertainties
1.3 Vectors and scalars
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Simple addition of vectors |
Topic 2 : Mechanics
2.1 Kinematics
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Visualising vectors |
Graphs of motion |
2.2 Forces and dynamics
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Forces in 1D |
Bouyancy |
Box on a ramp |
2.3 Work, energy and power
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Energy changes |
2.4 Uniform circular motion
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Body on a turntable |
Topic 3 : Thermal physics
3.1 Thermal concepts
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Friction and energy |
3.2 Thermal properties of matter
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Solid liquid and gas |
Gas molecules |
Properties of a gas |
Topic 4: Oscillations and waves
4.2 Energy changes during simple harmonic motion (SHM)
4.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion (SHM)
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Masses and springs |
4.3 Forced oscillations and resonance
4.4 Wave characteristics
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Wave propagation |
Waves in a string |
Radio waves |
4.5 Wave properties
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Ripple tank |
Sound waves |
Interference |
Topic 5: Electric currents
5.1 Electric potential difference, current and resistance
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EMF of battery |
simple circuit |
5.2 Electric circuits
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Circuit construction |
Topic 6: Fields and forces
6.1 Gravitational force and field
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Solar System |
6.2 Electric force and field
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John Travoltage |
Charged balloons |
Electric field |
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Charges in E field |
6.3 Magnetic force and field
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Magnetic Field |
Force on a current |
Topic 7: Atomic and nuclear physics
7.1 The atom
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Rutherfords exp. |
Hydrogen atom |
Milikans exp. |
7.2 Radioactive decay
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Random decay |
7.3 Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion
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Nuclear reactions |
Topic 8: Energy, power and climate change
8.1 Energy degradation and power generation
8.2 World energy sources
8.3 Fossil fuel power production
8.4 Non-fossil fuel power production
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Energy Resources |
Nuclear power |
Nuclear reactor |
8.5 Greenhouse effect
8.6 Global warming
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Black body |
Greenhouse effect |