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The Electron

Electromagnetic Induction

Magnets and Magnetic Fields

Heating Effect of an Electric Current

Resistance

Potential Difference

Current and Charge

Static Electricity

Refraction of Light

Reflection of Light

The Wave Nature of Light

Vibrations and Sound

Waves and Wave Motion

Heat Transfer and Temperature Change

Temperature and Thermometers

Work, Energy, and Power

Density, Pressure, and Gravity

Force, Mass, and Momentum

Acceleration

Speed, Displacement, and Velocity

Vectors and Scalars

3.1 – Calculations of Refraction of Light

Semiconductors

Particle Physics

Fission, Fusion, and Nuclear Energy

The Atom, The Nucleus, and Radioactivity

The Electron

Electromagnetic Induction

Magnets and Magnetic Fields

Heating Effect of an Electric Current

Resistance

Potential Difference

Current and Charge

Static Electricity

Refraction of Light

Reflection of Light

The Wave Nature of Light

Vibrations and Sound

Waves and Wave Motion

Heat Transfer and Temperature Change

Temperature and Thermometers

Circular Motion

Work, Energy, and Power

Density, Pressure, and Gravity

Force, Mass, and Momentum

Acceleration

Speed, Displacement, and Velocity

Vectors and Scalars

Measurement and Units

Measurement and Units

3.2 – Measuring the Critical Angle and Refractive Index

Current in a Magnetic Field

Potential Difference and Electromotive Force

Lenses

Elasticity and Hooke's Law

3.2 – Measuring the Critical Angle and Refractive Index

Current in a Magnetic Field

Potential Difference and Electromotive Force

Lenses

Elasticity and Hooke's Law

Error in Measurements

Error in Measurements

4.1 – Verifying the Lens Equation

4.1 – Verifying the Lens Equation

Basic Units, Derived Units, and Scientific Notation

Basic Units, Derived Units, and Scientific Notation

5.1 – Investigating Constant Velocity Using a Trolley or Rider

5.1 – Investigating Constant Velocity Using a Trolley or Rider

Written Exam

Written Exam

6.1 – Investigating Accelerated Motion Using a Trolley or Rider

6.1 – Investigating Accelerated Motion Using a Trolley or Rider

Physics in Practice Investigation

Physics in Practice Investigation

6.2 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity

6.2 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity

6.3 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum

6.3 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum

7.1 – Verifying the Law of Vector Addition

7.1 – Verifying the Law of Vector Addition

8.1 – Investigating Force, Mass and Acceleration Relationships

8.1 – Investigating Force, Mass and Acceleration Relationships

8.2 – Investigating Conservation of Momentum

8.2 – Investigating Conservation of Momentum

9.1 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity

9.1 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity

10.1 – Investigating Conservation of Energy on a Ramp

10.1 – Investigating Conservation of Energy on a Ramp

12.1 – Investigating Work and Energy in Stretching or Compression

12.1 – Investigating Work and Energy in Stretching or Compression

12.2 – Verifying Hooke’s Law

12.2 – Verifying Hooke’s Law

13.1 – Investigating Alcohol as a Thermometer Liquid

13.1 – Investigating Alcohol as a Thermometer Liquid

14.1 – Determining the Specific Heat Capacity of a Liquid

14.1 – Determining the Specific Heat Capacity of a Liquid

14.2 – Determining the Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation

14.2 – Determining the Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation

16.1 – Verifying the Stretching of a Spring (Tension Model)

16.1 – Verifying the Stretching of a Spring (Tension Model)

17.1 – Measuring the Wavelength of Light

17.1 – Measuring the Wavelength of Light

22.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage Relationships

22.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage Relationships

22.2 – Investigating Resistance in Series and Parallel

22.2 – Investigating Resistance in Series and Parallel

22.3 – Investigating the Effect of Temperature on Resistance

22.3 – Investigating the Effect of Temperature on Resistance

23.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Filament Lamp

23.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Filament Lamp

24.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Semiconductor Diode

24.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Semiconductor Diode

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