Complete topic for wave basics, radians, wave phase, superposition, standing waves, harmonics in music, double and single slit interference, and diffraction gratings.
Instructions for practicals using standing waves to find the mass per unit length of a string and to find the wavelength of light using a diffraction grating. Example data given for each practical.
Derivation of key formulae.
Exam questions given throughout with solutions.
A2 Physics Edexcel. Whole lesson resource. Description of luminosity and calculation practice. Discussion of the 4 ways of measuring astro distances and practice calculations (stellar parallax, Cepheid variables, standard candles, supernovae and red shift. Exam practice questions (long answer) and example answers for students to mark themselves to promote understanding or mark schemes.
A2 Physics Edexcel. Whole lesson covering the Doppler effect generally, red shift and in relation to atomic line spectra. Hubble’s law and predicting the age of the universe from this. Discussion of the possible fates for the universe and derivation of the critical density.
Multiple choice quiz.
A2 Physics Edexcel. Whole lesson discussing the life cycle of a star in significant detail. Discussion of the Hertzsprung Russell digram and paths different stars take in the diagram. Past exam questions and solutions.
GCSE 9-1 Physics Edexcel. Single lesson, 3rd in chapter sequence calculating acceleration using velocity and time, and using distance and time for grade 9 challenge work. Questions and answers given.
GCSE Physics Edexcel Chapter 1 Motion
Lesson 1a of 4 double lessons in this chapter including calculations of speed (questions and answers), two demonstrations, and one practical activity. Drawing d-t graphs and labeling shapes on graphs and plenary quiz.
GCSE Physics 9-1 Edexcel. Lesson 4 of 4 lesson sequence for this chapter.
Resource makes use a matrix graph task adapted from previous resources, then uses differentiated analysis of graphs. Drawing of graphs showing each stage of motion, calculation of distance traveled and acceleration. Questions and answers given. Plenary quiz.
A2 A level physics edexcel. Derivation of time dilation using the moving train example. Discussion of the principles of general and special relativity and muon’s extended lifetime. Examples questions and worked solutions.
GCSE 9-1 Physics Edexcel. Definitions and examples of vectors and scalars. Practical activity demonstrating the difference between vectors and scalars. Progress check quiz. Scale diagram of resultant forces for separate science students.
A lesson for Year 12 Physics students recapping vectors, scalars, d-t and v-t graphs, speed and acceleration from GCSE level and introducing the increased difficulty found in A level.
Taught for Edexcel A level Physics. Answers to questions given.
A2 A level Physics Edexcel. Converting energy and mass using Einstein’s E=mc2. Discussion of the principles of special relativity. Use of binomial expansion and the Lorentz factor to derive that energy is rest mass and kinetic energy. For A grade. High level challenge and cross curricular links. Explanation of electron volts as units for mass and discussion of the unified mass constant. Example questions and worked solutions. Long answer 6 mark explanation step by step hints and model answers.
A2 A level physics edexcel. A lesson to intro the module by completing a recap of all the key aspects of GCSE radioactivity: background radiation, A-Z notation, processes of alpha, beta plus, beta minus and gamma radiation, nuclear decay equations, evidence for the discovery of neutrino, properties of alpha, beta and gamma. Home learning/ homework to complete a risk assessment of using nuclear sources in the lab.
Revision question worksheet with answers. Can be used as a whole lesson or for students to do independently.
(produced by Head of Physics and Edexcel examiner)
Resource contains
10 True/False questions as a warm up on the topic
5 multiple choice questions (incl SI/base units, graphs, definitions & calcualtions)
4 short answer (2-4) mark questions.
2 Exam questions with parts a,b,c that include follow on logic or calculations.
1 Long answer(qwc) question on the topic.
One document contains questions and the other answers.
This is aimed at A Level Physics Edexcel students.
Revision question worksheet with answers. Can be used as a whole lesson or for students to do independently.
(produced by Head of Physics and Edexcel examiner)
Resource contains
10 True/False questions as a warm up on the topic
5 multiple choice questions (incl SI/base units, graphs, definitions & calcualtions)
4 short answer (2-4) mark questions.
2 Exam questions with parts a,b,c that include follow on logic or calculations.
1 Long answer(qwc) question on the topic.
One document contains questions and the other answers.
This is aimed at A Level Physics Edexcel students.
Revision question worksheet with answers. Can be used as a whole lesson or for students to do independently.
(produced by Head of Physics and Edexcel examiner)
Resource contains
10 True/False questions as a warm up on the topic
5 multiple choice questions (incl SI/base units, graphs, definitions & calcualtions)
4 short answer (2-4) mark questions.
2 Exam questions with parts a,b,c that include follow on logic or calculations.
1 Long answer(qwc) question on the topic.
One document contains questions and the other answers.
This is aimed at A Level Physics Edexcel students.
Revision question worksheet with answers. Can be used as a whole lesson or for students to do independently.
(produced by Head of Physics and Edexcel examiner)
Resource contains
10 True/False questions as a warm up on the topic
5 multiple choice questions (incl SI/base units, graphs, definitions & calcualtions)
4 short answer (2-4) mark questions.
2 Exam questions with parts a,b,c that include follow on logic or calculations.
1 Long answer(qwc) question on the topic.
One document contains questions and the other answers.
This is aimed at A Level Physics Edexcel students.
Revision question worksheet with answers. Can be used as a whole lesson or for students to do independently.
(produced by Head of Physics and Edexcel examiner)
Resource contains
10 True/False questions as a warm up on the topic
5 multiple choice questions (incl SI/base units, graphs, definitions & calcualtions)
4 short answer (2-4) mark questions.
2 Exam questions with parts a,b,c that include follow on logic or calculations.
1 Long answer(qwc) question on the topic.
One document contains questions and the other answers.
This is aimed at A Level Physics Edexcel students.
Revision question worksheet with answers. Can be used as a whole lesson or for students to do independently.
(produced by Head of Physics and Edexcel examiner)
Topics:
“Mechanics”
“Electric Circuits”
“Further Mechanics”
“Electric and Magnetic Fields”
“Nuclear and Particle Physics”
Resource contains
10 True/False questions as a warm up on the topic
5 multiple choice questions (incl SI/base units, graphs, definitions & calcualtions)
4 short answer (2-4) mark questions.
2 Exam questions with parts a,b,c that include follow on logic or calculations.
1 Long answer(qwc) question on the topic.
For each topic one document contains questions and the other answers.
This is aimed at A Level Physics Edexcel students.