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