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1: IGCSE Physics Revision Notes

Unit 1 Measurements and units G (Giga) 1,000,000,000 M (Mega) 1,000,000 K (Kilio) 1,000 D (Deci) .1 C (Centi) 0.01 M (Milli) 0.001 ( Micro) 0.000001 1/1,000,000 N (Nano) 0.000000

2: Heat and Temperature
Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body.Its symbol is T and SI unit is Kelvin.Temperature is measured using thermometer Heat is the amount of thermal or internal energy of a body.He

3: Energy Resources
Efficiency = (useful energy output/useful energy input) x 100 Mankind needs to find an alternative to fossil fuels because they will run out. Nuclear Fusion Combine two light hydrogen atoms This make

4: Gravity
Gravity: Is the force of attraction between all masses Mass: Is the amount of matter in an object Weight: Is caused by the pull of gravity weight = mass x gravitational force (10N/kg) = X newtons Newt

5: Light and Sound
Light Is the movement of electrons we see things because light rays bounce off objects into our eyes. Light travels in straight lines Principle of least time - tates light takes the path that requi

6: Waves, Transfer of Energy
  Transverse wave: Particle movement 90 degrees perpendicular to the place of rest. The above image is a diagram of a transverse wave. Examples: Radio waves, light waves, x-rays, gamma rays. Ampl

7: Energy and Electricity
Potential Difference: the difference in electrical potential between two points measured using a voltmeter has to be in a parralel circuit to whatever is being measured. As it offers too much resista

8: Using Electricity
You need a complete circuit for making electricity Current: Flow of electrons measured with an ammeter size of current is the rate at which charge is flowing Charge (Q) is measured in Coulombs (C -

9: Energy Transfer by Heating
Heating is a form of energy transfer Conduction through solids atoms at hot end vibrate. Electrons colide. Atoms bump into atoms next to them and make them vibrate. good conductors because atoms are

10: Engery Transfer
When energy is used it does no dissapapear, it changes/transfer to a different form of energy Energy cannot be created or destroyed it can only be transferred from one form to another Forms of Energy

11: Forces and Motion
Force force is measture in newtons F=ma force = mass x acceleration Unbalanced forces=motion speed s=d/t acceleration (v-u)/t veloctiy v=at or if objects are moving, it stays at constant sp

12: Motion
Speed How fast and object is moving. How long it takes to cover a certain distance/ (m/s) speed=distance/time Speed/Velocity time graph See this page Velocity Speed in a certain direction for

13: The Strength of Solids
Hookes Law The extension (spring) is directly proportional to the pulling force. (weight) Moments A forece that makes something turn, or rotate is called a moment Calculating Moments moment of a for

14: Particles in motion
Kinetic Theory of Matter (movement of particles) Element: made of one type of atom Mixture: more than one element mixed together in any proportions, and keep its own properties, and can be seperated


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