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Conservation of Energy and Momentum in Nuclear Reactions
Particles Moving in a Circle and Centripetal Force
Conduction in Semiconductors
Properties of the Electron
The Generator Effect and Magnetic Flux
Resistance and Ohm's Law
Static Electricity and Electric Charge
Acceleration and Constant Acceleration
Conduction in Semiconductors
Conservation of Energy and Momentum in Nuclear Reactions
Properties of the Electron
The Generator Effect and Magnetic Flux
Resistance and Ohm's Law
Static Electricity and Electric Charge
Particles Moving in a Circle and Centripetal Force
Acceleration and Constant Acceleration
The Nature of Scientific Knowledge
The Nature of Scientific Knowledge
3.1 – Calculations of Refraction of Light
Fission, Fusion, and Nuclear Energy
The Atom, The Nucleus, and Radioactivity
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
Heating Effect of an Electric Current
Potential Difference
Current and Charge
Refraction of Light
Reflection of Light
The Wave Nature of Light
Vibrations and Sound
Waves and Wave Motion
Heat Transfer and Temperature Change
Temperature and Thermometers
Work, Energy, and Power
Density, Pressure, and Gravity
Force, Mass, and Momentum
Speed, Displacement, and Velocity
Vectors and Scalars
3.1 – Calculations of Refraction of Light
Fission, Fusion, and Nuclear Energy
The Atom, The Nucleus, and Radioactivity
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
Heating Effect of an Electric Current
Potential Difference
Current and Charge
Refraction of Light
Reflection of Light
The Wave Nature of Light
Vibrations and Sound
Waves and Wave Motion
Heat Transfer and Temperature Change
Temperature and Thermometers
Work, Energy, and Power
Density, Pressure, and Gravity
Force, Mass, and Momentum
Speed, Displacement, and Velocity
Vectors and Scalars
Splitting the Nucleus
Orbits
The P-N Junction
Thermionic Emission and the Cathode Ray Tube
Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
Resistors in Series and Parallel
Size of Force Between Two Static Electric Charges
Velocity-Time Graphs
The P-N Junction
Splitting the Nucleus
Thermionic Emission and the Cathode Ray Tube
Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
Resistors in Series and Parallel
Size of Force Between Two Static Electric Charges
Orbits
Velocity-Time Graphs
Measurement and Units
Measurement and Units
3.2 – Measuring the Critical Angle and Refractive Index
Current in a Magnetic Field
Potential Difference and Electromotive Force
Lenses
Elasticity and Hooke's Law
3.2 – Measuring the Critical Angle and Refractive Index
Current in a Magnetic Field
Potential Difference and Electromotive Force
Lenses
Elasticity and Hooke's Law
Antiparticles
The Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
Deflection
Lenz's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
Resistance and Temperature
Electric Fields
Measuring Constant Acceleration
The Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
Antiparticles
Deflection
Lenz's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
Resistance and Temperature
Electric Fields
Measuring Constant Acceleration
Error in Measurements
Error in Measurements
4.1 – Verifying the Lens Equation
4.1 – Verifying the Lens Equation
Particle Accelerators
The Transistor
The Photoelectric Effect
Generators, Alternating Current, and Mutual Inductance
Resistivity and the Potential Divider Circuit
Acceleration Due to Gravity
The Transistor
Particle Accelerators
The Photoelectric Effect
Generators, Alternating Current, and Mutual Inductance
Resistivity and the Potential Divider Circuit
Acceleration Due to Gravity
Basic Units, Derived Units, and Scientific Notation
Basic Units, Derived Units, and Scientific Notation
5.1 – Investigating Constant Velocity Using a Trolley or Rider
5.1 – Investigating Constant Velocity Using a Trolley or Rider
The Fundamental Forces of Nature
Real-World Applications of Semiconductors
Real-World Applications of the Photoelectric Effect
Transformers
Real-World Applications of Semiconductors
The Fundamental Forces of Nature
Real-World Applications of the Photoelectric Effect
Transformers
Written Exam
Written Exam
6.1 – Investigating Accelerated Motion Using a Trolley or Rider
6.1 – Investigating Accelerated Motion Using a Trolley or Rider
Classification of Particles
Generating Electricity
Classification of Particles
Generating Electricity
Physics in Practice Investigation
Physics in Practice Investigation
6.2 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity
6.2 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity
The Standard Model of Particle Physics
The Standard Model of Particle Physics
6.3 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum
6.3 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum
7.1 – Verifying the Law of Vector Addition
7.1 – Verifying the Law of Vector Addition
8.1 – Investigating Force, Mass and Acceleration Relationships
8.1 – Investigating Force, Mass and Acceleration Relationships
8.2 – Investigating Conservation of Momentum
8.2 – Investigating Conservation of Momentum
9.1 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity
9.1 – Determining Acceleration Due to Gravity
10.1 – Investigating Conservation of Energy on a Ramp
10.1 – Investigating Conservation of Energy on a Ramp
12.1 – Investigating Work and Energy in Stretching or Compression
12.1 – Investigating Work and Energy in Stretching or Compression
12.2 – Verifying Hooke’s Law
12.2 – Verifying Hooke’s Law
13.1 – Investigating Alcohol as a Thermometer Liquid
13.1 – Investigating Alcohol as a Thermometer Liquid
14.1 – Determining the Specific Heat Capacity of a Liquid
14.1 – Determining the Specific Heat Capacity of a Liquid
14.2 – Determining the Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation
14.2 – Determining the Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation
16.1 – Verifying the Stretching of a Spring (Tension Model)
16.1 – Verifying the Stretching of a Spring (Tension Model)
17.1 – Measuring the Wavelength of Light
17.1 – Measuring the Wavelength of Light
22.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage Relationships
22.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage Relationships
22.2 – Investigating Resistance in Series and Parallel
22.2 – Investigating Resistance in Series and Parallel
22.3 – Investigating the Effect of Temperature on Resistance
22.3 – Investigating the Effect of Temperature on Resistance
23.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Filament Lamp
23.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Filament Lamp
24.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Semiconductor Diode
24.1 – Investigating Current and Voltage in a Semiconductor Diode
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