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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 7 - Momentum
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 7 - Momentum. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.25 - Know and use the relationship between momentum, mass and velocity. Specification Point 1.26 - Use the idea of momentum to explain safety features. Specification Point 1.27 - Use the conservation of momentum to calculate the mass, velocity or momentum of objects. Specification Point 1.28 - Use the relationship between force, change in momentum and time taken. Specification Point 1.29 - Demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s third law. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 16 - Reflection and Refraction
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 16 - Reflection and Refraction

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted. Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection. Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction. Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms. Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction. Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block. Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms. Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c. Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index. Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 24 - Ideal Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 24 - Ideal Gases

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 24 - Ideal Gases. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 5.15 - Explain how molecules in a gas have random motion and that they exert a force and hence a pressure on the walls of a container. Specification Point 5.16 - Understand why there is an absolute zero of temperature which is –273 °C. Specification Point 5.17 - Describe the Kelvin scale of temperature and be able to convert between the Kelvin and Celsius scales. Specification Point 5.18 - Understand why an increase in temperature results in an increase in the average speed of gas molecules. Specification Point 5.19 - Know that the Kelvin temperature of a gas is proportional to the average kinetic energy of its molecules. Specification Point 5.20 - Explain, for a fixed amount of gas, the qualitative relationship between: pressure and volume at constant temperature, pressure and Kelvin temperature at constant volume. Specification Point 5.21 - Use the relationship between the pressure and Kelvin temperature of a fixed mass of gas at constant volume. Specification Point 5.22 - Use the relationship between the pressure and volume of a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 2P (Set 2)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 2P (Set 2)

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments. This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 2P This mock is based on our 2023 Predicted Papers. These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.8 – 1.10) • Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.22 – 1.28P) • Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P – 2.28P) • Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P – 4.19P) • Topic 5d - Ideal gas molecules (5.16 – 5.22) • Topic 6d - Electromagnetic induction (6.17P - 6.19P) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 32 - The Evolution of Stars
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 32 - The Evolution of Stars

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 8.7 - Understand how stars can be classified according to their colour. Specification Point 8.8 - Know that a star’s colour is related to its surface temperature. Specification Point 8.9 - Describe the evolution of stars of similar mass to the Sun through the following stages: nebula, star, red giant and white dwarf. Specification Point 8.10 - Describe the evolution of stars with a mass larger than the Sun. Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 17 - Sound Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 17 - Sound Waves

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.24P - Know that the frequency range for human hearing is 20–20,000 Hz. Specification Point 3.25P - Practical: investigate the speed of sound in air. Specification Point 3.26P - Understand how an oscilloscope and microphone can be used to display a sound wave. Specification Point 3.27P - Practical: investigate the frequency of a sound wave using an oscilloscope. Specification Point 3.28P - Understand how the pitch of a sound relates to the frequency of vibration of the source. Specification Point 3.29P - Understand how the loudness of a sound relates to the amplitude of vibration of the source. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 3 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 3 - Waves

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 3 - Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 8 - Forces and Moments
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 8 - Forces and Moments

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.30P - Know and use the relationship between the moment of a force and its perpendicular distance from the pivot. Specification Point 1.31P - Know that the weight of a body acts through its centre of gravity. Specification Point 1.32P - Use the principle of moments for a simple system of parallel forces acting in one plane. Specification Point 1.33P - Understand how the upward forces on a light beam, supported at its ends, vary with the position of a heavy object placed on the beam. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 24 - Ideal Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 24 - Ideal Gases

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.15 - Explain how molecules in a gas have random motion and that they exert a force and hence a pressure on the walls of a container. Specification Point 5.16 - Understand why there is an absolute zero of temperature which is –273 °C. Specification Point 5.17 - Describe the Kelvin scale of temperature and be able to convert between the Kelvin and Celsius scales. Specification Point 5.18 - Understand why an increase in temperature results in an increase in the average speed of gas molecules. Specification Point 5.19 - Know that the Kelvin temperature of a gas is proportional to the average kinetic energy of its molecules. Specification Point 5.20 - Explain, for a fixed amount of gas, the qualitative relationship between: pressure and volume at constant temperature, pressure and Kelvin temperature at constant volume. Specification Point 5.21 - Use the relationship between the pressure and Kelvin temperature of a fixed mass of gas at constant volume. Specification Point 5.22 - Use the relationship between the pressure and volume of a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 3 - Forces
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 3 - Forces

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.11 - Describe the effects of forces between bodies such as changes in speed, shape or direction. Specification Point 1.12 - Identify different types of force such as gravitational or electrostatic. Specification Point 1.13 - Understand how vector quantities differ from scalar quantities. Specification Point 1.14 - Understand that force is a vector quantity. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 8 - Forces and Moments
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 8 - Forces and Moments

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.30P - Know and use the relationship between the moment of a force and its perpendicular distance from the pivot. Specification Point 1.31P - Know that the weight of a body acts through its centre of gravity. Specification Point 1.32P - Use the principle of moments for a simple system of parallel forces acting in one plane. Specification Point 1.33P - Understand how the upward forces on a light beam, supported at its ends, vary with the position of a heavy object placed on the beam. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 16 - Reflection and Refraction
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 16 - Reflection and Refraction

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 16 - Reflection and Refraction. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted. Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection. Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction. Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms. Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction. Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block. Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms. Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c. Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index. Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 20 - Work and Power
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 20 - Work and Power

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.11 - Know and use the relationship between work done, force and distance moved in the direction of the force. Specification Point 4.12 - Know that work done is equal to energy transferred. Specification Point 4.13 - Know and use the relationship between gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height. Specification Point 4.14 - Know and use the relationship between kinetic energy, mass and speed. Specification Point 4.15 - Understand how conservation of energy produces a link between gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and work. Specification Point 4.16 - Describe power as the rate of transfer of energy or the rate of doing work. Specification Point 4.17 - Use the relationship between power, work done and time taken. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 6 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 6 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 6 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Three presentations and companion worksheets included: 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 6 - Hooke's Law
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 6 - Hooke's Law

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.22 - Practical: investigate how extension varies with applied force for helical springs, metal wires and rubber bands. Specification Point 1.23 - Know that the initial linear region of a force-extension graph is associated with Hooke’s law. Specification Point 1.24 - Describe elastic behaviour as the ability of a material to recover its original shape after the forces causing deformation have been removed. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 6 - Hooke's Law
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 6 - Hooke's Law

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.22 - Practical: investigate how extension varies with applied force for helical springs, metal wires and rubber bands. Specification Point 1.23 - Know that the initial linear region of a force-extension graph is associated with Hooke’s law. Specification Point 1.24 - Describe elastic behaviour as the ability of a material to recover its original shape after the forces causing deformation have been removed. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.