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Physics (6091)

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Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement

Physical quantities and SI units
Measurement
Scalars and vectors

Kinematics

Speed, velocity and acceleration
Graphical analysis of motion
Free-fall

Dynamics

Types of forces
Mass, weight and gravitational field
Newton’s laws of motion
Effects of resistive forces on motion

Turning Effects of Forces

Moments
Equilibrium
Centre of gravity and stability

Pressure

Pressure
Density and fluid pressure

Energy

Energy stores and transfers
Work, power and efficiency
Energy resources

Kinetic Particle Model of Matter

States of matter
Kinetic Particle Model

Thermal Processes

Thermal equilibrium
Conduction
Convection
Radiation

Thermal Properties of Matter

Internal energy
Specific heat capacity
Melting, boiling and evaporation
Specific latent heat

General Properties of Waves

Describing wave motion
Wave properties
Sound

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Properties of electromagnetic waves
Applications of electromagnetic waves
Effects of electromagnetic waves on cells and tissues

Light

Reflection of light
Refraction of light
Thin converging lenses

Static Electricity

Electric charge
Electric field
Dangers and applications of electrostatic charging

Current of Electricity

Conventional current and electron flow
Electromotive force and potential difference
Resistance

D.C. Circuits

Circuit diagrams
Series and parallel circuits
Action and use of circuit components

Practical Electricity

Electrical working, power and energy
Dangers of electricity
Safe use of electricity in the home

Magnetism

Laws of magnetism
Magnetic properties of matter
Magnetic field

Electromagnetism

Magnetic effect of a current
Force on a current-carrying conductor
The d.c. motor

Electromagnetic Induction

Principles of electromagnetic induction
The a.c. generator
The transformer

Radioactivity

The composition of the atom
Radioactive decay
Dangers and uses of radioactivity

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