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GCSE Equations - All
Kinetic energy,
Gravitational potential energy,
Power p1
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Module 1 - 1.1.1 Planning
Data is valid if,
Range of measurements
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Module 1 - 1.1.2 Implementing
To minimise parallax error
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Module 1 - 1.1.3 Analysing
Ignore anomalies when,
Plot on x axis,
Plot on y axis
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Module 1 - 1.1.4 Evaluation
Limitations and improvements
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Module 2 - 2.1.1 Physical Quantities
Quantity,
Estimates
2
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Module 2 - 2.1.2 SI Units
Si units 7,
Pico,
Nano
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Module 2 - 2.2.1 Measurements and Uncertainties
Random errors,
Systematic errors,
Accuracy
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Module 2 - 2.3.1 Nature of Quantities
Scalar definition,
Vector definition
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Module 3 - 3.1.1 Kinematics
Distance,
Displacement,
Speed
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Module 3 - 3.1.2 Linear Motion
Thinking distance,
Braking distance,
What affects thinking distance
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Module 3 - 3.1.3 Projectile Motion
In the 2d projection of a particle
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Module 3 - 3.2.1 Dynamics
The newton,
Weight,
Tension
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Module 3 - 3.2.2 Motion with Non-Uniform Acceleration
Drag,
Factors affecting drag,
Forces on a parachutist
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Module 3 - 3.2.3 Equilibrium
Moment,
Conditions needed for equilibrium,
Principle of moments
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Module 3 - 3.2.4 Density and Pressure
Density,
Pressure,
Pressure in fluids
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Module 3 - 3.3.1 Work and Conservation of Energy
Work done energy transferred,
1j of work is done when,
The principle of conservation of ...
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Module 3 - 3.3.2 Kinetic and Potential Energies
In a closed system
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Module 3 - 3.3.3 Power
Power
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Module 3 - 3.4.1 Springs
Elastic deformation,
Plastic deformation,
Stiffness
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Module 3 - 3.4.2 Mechanical Properties of Matter
When work is done on a wire to st...,
Tensile stress,
Tensile strain
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Module 3 - 3.5.1 Newton's Laws of Motion
Newton s first law,
Newton s second law,
Newton s third law
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Module 3 - 3.5.2 Collisions
The principle of conservation of ...,
Elastic collision,
Inelastic collision
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Module 4 - 4.1.1 Charge
Electric current definition,
1 coloumb,
Current is the movement of
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Module 4 - 4.1.2 Mean Drift Velocity
Carrier density,
Mean drift velocity,
Compare drift speeds with electricty
10
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Module 4 - 4.2.2 E.m.f. and P.d.
Electromotive force definition,
Electromotive force energy,
Potential difference definition
8
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Module 4 - 4.2.3 Resistance
Ohm s law,
Fixed resistor,
Buble
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Module 4 - 4.2.4 Resistivity
Resistance of a wire depends on 3...,
Resistivity changes with,
Resistivity equation
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Module 4 - 4.2.5 Power
Power definition,
Electricity is measured in,
Cost depends on
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Module 4 - 4.3.1 Series and Parallel Circuits
Kirchoff s first law,
Kirchoff s second law
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Module 4 - 4.3.2 Internal Resistance
Terminal pd,
Lost volts,
Internal resistance
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Module 4 - 4.3.3. Potential Dividers
Practical applications variable r...
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Module 4 - 4.4.1 Wave Motion
Progressive waves,
Transverse waves,
Longitudinal waves
20
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Module 4 - 4.4.2 Electromagnetic Waves
Radio waves,
Microwaves,
Infrared
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Module 4 - 4.4.3 Superposition
Principle of superposition,
Constructive interference,
Destructive interference
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Module 4 - 4.4.4 Stationary Waves
Stationary waves,
Stationary waves are formed when,
Node
8
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Module 4 - 4.5.1 Photons
Photons,
Photons travel at the speed,
The electronvolt
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Module 4 - 4.5.2 The Photoelectric Effect
The photoelectric effect red light,
The photoelectric effect ultravio...,
Photon electron relationshi
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Module 4 - 4.5.3 Wave-Particle Duality
The electron diffraction tube
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Mock Revision - ignore
Speed and stopping distances,
Upthrust,
Factors affecting drag
49
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Astrophysics - ignore
Nebula 2,
Protostar 5,
Main sequence 2
37
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Module 5 - 5.1.1 Temperature
Energy flows from,
Thermal equilibrium definition,
Law of thermal equilibrium
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Module 5 - 5.1.2 Solid, Liquid and Gas
In the kinetic model of matter al...,
Solids,
Liquids
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Module 5 - 5.1.3 Thermal Properties of Materials
Specific heat capacity definition,
Specific latent heat definition,
The greater the mass the the spec...
3
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Module 5 - 5.1.4 Ideal Gases
Monatomic definition,
1 mole of a substance contains,
An ideal gas definition
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Module 5 - 5.2.1 Kinematics of Circular Motion
Time period t definition,
Linear velocity v definition,
Angular velocity
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Module 5 - 5.2.2 Centripetal Force
If the centripetal force acting o...,
Acceleration is proportional to,
Centripetal acceleration definition
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Module 5 - 5.3.1 Simple Harmonic Oscillations
Displacement definition,
Angular velocity definition,
Phase difference definition
6
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Module 5 - 5.3.2 Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator
The time period of a pendulum is 2,
The timer period of a spring syst...
2
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Module 5 - 5.3.3 Damping
Damping forces definition,
Natural damping definition,
Artificial damping definition
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Module 5 - 5.4.1 Point and Spherical Masses
A gravitational field definition,
Gravitational fields lines always...,
Gravitational field strength defi...
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Module 5 - 5.4.2 Newton's Law of Gravitation
Newton s law of gravitation
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Module 5 - 5.4.3 Planetary Motion
Kepler s 1st law of planetary mot...,
Kepler s 1st law of planetary motion,
Kepler s 1st law of planetary motion
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Module 5 - 5.4.4 Gravitational Potential and Energy
Gravitational potential vg defini...,
At infinity vg is equal to,
The work done on a body in bringi...
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Module 5 - 5.5.1 Stars
Planets definition,
Planetary satellites definition,
Comets definition
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Module 5 - 5.5.2 Electromagnetic Radiation From Stars
Energy levels definition,
Electrons can ove to a higher low...,
At low temperatures most electron...
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Module 5 - 5.5.3 Cosmology
The astronomical unit definition,
The light year,
1 degree arcminutes
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Module 5 - Detailed Sections of Astrophysics
Nebula process 3,
Protostar process 4,
Main sequence star process 8
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Module 6 - 6.1.1 Capacitors
A capacitor is a circuit componen...,
The plates of a capacitor are sep...,
When charging a capacitor one pla...
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Module 6 - 6.1.2 Energy
The energy stored by a capacitor ...,
Charge is proportional to,
Charge pd graph 2
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Module 6 - 6.1.3 Charging and Discharging Capacitors
The rate at which charge moves on...,
Charging current is max at,
Charging equations 3
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Module 6 - 6.2.1 Point Spherical Charges
An electric field is,
The direction of the electric fie...,
Electric field strength is in rad...
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Module 6 - 6.2.2 Coulomb's Law
To find the resultant electric fi...,
Electric fields are one of,
Gravitational vs electric 4
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Module 6 - 6.2.3 Uniform Electric Field
Electric field between plates 2,
Placing a charged particle in any...
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Module 6 - 6.2.4 Electrical Potential and Energy
Electric potential is,
Electric potential units,
Ve potential since ve potential s...
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Module 6 - 6.3.1 Magnetic Fields
A magnetic fields is,
Magnetic flux lines show the,
Flux lines point
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Module 6 - 6.3.2 Motion Of Charged Particles
Magnetic flux,
A velocity selector is a device u...,
The particle will travel in a str...
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Module 6 - 6.3.3 Electromagnetism
Magnetic flux linkage,
Electromagnetic induction is,
An induced emf causes an
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Module 6 - 6.4.1 The Nuclear Atom
A nucleon is,
Atomic number is the number of,
Mass number is the number of
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Module 6 - 6.4.2 Fundamental Particles
Fundamental particles are,
Things that are always conserved 6,
Hadrons are definition
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Module 6 - 6.4.3 Radioactivity
Activity definition,
Decay constant definition,
Unstable nuclei will undergo
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Module 6 - 6.4.4 Nuclear Fission and Fusion
When there is a decrease in the m...,
In annihilation reactions,
Mass defect definition
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Module 6 - 6.5.1 Using X-Rays
X ray production 5,
Features of the x ray production ...,
X ry production energy of photons 5
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Module 6 - 6.5.2 Diagnostic Methods in Medicine
A tracer definition,
Tracers can either 2,
Considerations for tracers 5
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Module 6 - 6.5.3 Using Ultrasound
Ultrasound definition,
Audible range of frequencies,
Benefits of using ultrasound 4
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Module 3 Practicals
Determine g method 5 graphs and c...,
Determine the terminal velocity o...,
Determine the terminal velocity o...
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Module 4 Practicals
Investigating the electrical char...,
Determine the resistivity of a wire,
Determining the internal resistance
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Module 5 Practicals
Determine the specific heat capac...,
Determine the specific latent hea...,
Investigating the relationship be...
10
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Module 6 Practicals
Investigating the factors affecti...,
Investigating charging and discha...,
Determining the uniform magnetic ...
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