Topic 1
Atomic structure and radiation
Nuclear structure, radioactive decay, half-life and radiation risks.
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CCEA GCSE Physics — 1210
CCEA GCSE Physics
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Topic 2
Domestic electricity
Mains electricity, plugs and cables, electrical power, energy and household safety.
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Topic 3
Elasticity and materials
Force-extension behaviour, Hooke's law, elastic energy and material response.
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What you need to know
- Interpret force-extension data and apply F = kx in the proportional region.
- Distinguish elastic and plastic deformation and identify the limit of proportionality.
- Calculate elastic energy for an ideal spring and evaluate experimental force-extension data.
- Use F = kx in the proportional region of a force-extension graph.
- Interpret spring constant and the limit of proportionality.
- Relate work done in stretching to the area under a force-extension graph.
Practicals on this course
- Force and extension of a spring Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P2
Topic 4
Electric circuits
Current, potential difference, resistance, power and energy.
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What you need to know
- Use V = IR, Q = It and electrical power equations.
- Describe current and potential difference in series and parallel circuits.
- Explain resistance changes in common components.
- Use V = IR for a metallic conductor at constant temperature.
- Describe current and voltage in series and parallel circuits.
- Explain the non-ohmic behaviour of a filament lamp.
Practicals on this course
- Investigating current–potential difference characteristics Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P7
- Investigating factors affecting resistance Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P8
Topic 5
Energy
Energy stores, transfers, work, power and efficiency.
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Practicals on this course
- Measuring personal power Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P5
Topic 6
Energy resources
Renewable and non-renewable resources, electricity generation, reliability and environmental impact.
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Topic 7
Forces and motion
Resultant force, acceleration, momentum and motion graphs.
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Practicals on this course
- Average speed down a ramp Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P1
Topic 8
Light and optics
Reflection, refraction, lenses, image formation and optical measurements.
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1 practical
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Practicals on this course
- Investigating reflection and refraction Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P6
Topic 9
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Magnetic fields, electromagnets, the motor effect and electromagnetic induction.
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1 practical
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Practicals on this course
- Investigating an electromagnet Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P9
Topic 10
Moments and pressure
Turning effects, equilibrium, pressure in solids and fluids, and upthrust.
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Practicals on this course
- Verifying the Principle of Moments Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P3
Topic 11
Particle model
Density, internal energy, heating and changes of state.
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Practicals on this course
- Measuring density Prescribed practical Prescribed Practical P4
Topic 12
Practical skills and data
Variables, measurement, uncertainty, graphs, evidence, evaluation and safe experimental design.
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What you need to know
- Plan fair tests using independent, dependent and control variables.
- Record, process and graph quantitative data using appropriate precision and units.
- Evaluate uncertainty, repeatability, anomalies, risk and the strength of experimental conclusions.
- Plan investigations using independent, dependent and control variables.
- Process repeated measurements and graphical data appropriately.
- Evaluate uncertainty, anomalies, systematic effects and practical risk.
Topic 13
Space physics
The Solar System, gravity and orbits, stellar evolution and evidence for an expanding Universe.
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Topic 14
Waves
Wave properties, wave speed, refraction and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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