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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Addition of vectors
Topic 2 : Mechanics
- 2.1 Kinematics
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Visualising vectors
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Graphs of motion
- 2.2 Forces and dynamics
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Forces in 1D
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Bouyancy
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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
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Gas molecules
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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
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Waves in a string
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Radio waves
- 4.5 Wave properties
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Ripple tank
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Sound waves
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Interference
Topic 5: Electric currents
- 5.1 Electric potential difference, current and resistance
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EMF of battery
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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
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Charged balloons
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Electric field
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Charges in E field
- 6.3 Magnetic force and field
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Magnetic Field
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Force on a current
Topic 7: Atomic and nuclear physics
- 7.1 The atom
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Rutherfords exp.
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Hydrogen atom
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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
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Animated Engines
- 8.1 Energy degradation and power generation
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Wave Power
- 8.2 World energy sources
- 8.3 Fossil fuel power production
- 8.4 Non-fossil fuel power production
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Energy Resources
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Nuclear power
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Nuclear reactor
- 8.5 Greenhouse effect
- 8.6 Global warming
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Black body
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Greenhouse effect