1
Q
What is the equation connecting final, initial velocity, acceleration and distance moved
A
v2 = u2 + 2as
Final velocity squared = initial velocity squared + 2 x acceleration x displacement(distance)
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What is the unit for acceleration?
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M/s2
3
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What does s stand for?
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Displacement
4
Q
What should you always check?
A
That the units are what you want them to be
5
Q
What is the difference between a vector and a scalar?
A
A vector has a direction as well as magnitude
IGCSE Physics
flashcards
Decks in class (32)
# Cards
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1. Alpha Beta and Gamma19
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2. Alpha Beta Gamma Practical8
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3. Alpha Beta Gamma and Background Radiation5
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4. Half Life8
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5. Uses of Radioactivity14
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6. Dangers of Radiation7
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7. Fission8
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1. Fusion7
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2. Yr9 Astro Stuff (basic definitions)10
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3. Stars15
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4. Physics only Astro - HR diagrams, Big Bang, Red Shift12
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1. Suvat5
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2. Types of forces6
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3. Forces and Motion8
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4. Forces and Weight10
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5. Hooke’s Law12
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6. Moments8
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7. Solids Liquids + gases39
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8. Waves - optics22
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9. Static electricity20
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10. Current, PD and Resistance28
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11. Power and electricity7
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12. Series and Paralell circuits10
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13. Safety and National Grid12
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14. Specific Heat Capacity4
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15. Momentum11
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16. Magnetism29
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17. Electromagnetic Induction8
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18. Transformers13
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19. Energy Resources16
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20. Thermal Physics11
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21. Changes Of State5
