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Physics revision notes

Topic by topic notes, worked examples and practice questions for every topic in the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Physics syllabus.

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Motion, forces and energy

  1. 1.Measurement and motionPhysical quantities and measurement, Speed and velocity, Acceleration and motion graphs
  2. 2.Forces and momentumResultant forces and springs, Moments and stability, Momentum and impulse
  3. 3.Energy and powerEnergy stores and transfers, Work and mechanical energy, Efficiency and energy resources
  4. 4.Density and pressureDensity measurements, Pressure in solids and liquids, Atmospheric pressure

Thermal physics

  1. 1.Particles and temperatureParticle model and gas pressure, Thermal expansion, Temperature and gas laws
  2. 2.Thermal energy transfersSpecific heat capacity, Melting and evaporation, Conduction convection and radiation

Waves

  1. 1.Wave properties and soundWave quantities and behaviour, Transverse and longitudinal waves, Sound and echoes
  2. 2.Light and electromagnetic wavesReflection refraction and lenses, Total internal reflection, Electromagnetic spectrum

Electricity and magnetism

  1. 1.Charge and electric circuitsStatic charge and electric fields, Current voltage and resistance, Series and parallel circuits
  2. 2.Electrical power and safetyElectrical energy and cost, Mains electricity, Fuses earthing and insulation
  3. 3.Magnetism and inductionMagnetic fields and electromagnets, Motor effect, Generators and transformers

Nuclear physics

  1. 1.Atoms and radioactivityAtomic structure and isotopes, Radiation and half-life, Fission fusion and safety

Space physics

  1. 1.Earth and the Solar SystemEarth Moon and planetary motion, Gravity and orbits, Solar System structure
  2. 2.Stars and the UniverseThe Sun and stellar evolution, Galaxies and light-years, Redshift and cosmic expansion

These are Bright Minds revision notes and practice questions in Cambridge style, not official Cambridge International materials. Always check the syllabus year with your school.