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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 19 - Thermal Energy
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 19 - Thermal Energy

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.6 - Describe how thermal energy transfer may take place by conduction, convection and radiation. Specification Point 4.7 - Explain the role of convection in everyday phenomena. Specification Point 4.8 - Explain how emission and absorption of radiation are related to surface and temperature. Specification Point 4.9 - Practical: investigate thermal energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Specification Point 4.10 - Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer, such as insulation. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures 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.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 22 - Density and Pressure
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 22 - Density and Pressure

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.3 - Know and use the relationship between density, mass and volume. Specification Point 5.4 - Practical: investigate density using direct measurements of mass and volume. Specification Point 5.5 - Know and use the relationship between pressure, force and area. Specification Point 5.6 - Understand how the pressure at a point in a gas or liquid at rest acts equally in all directions. Specification Point 5.7 - Know and use the relationship for pressure difference. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 5 - Solids, Liquids and Gases
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 5 - Solids, Liquids and Gases

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 5 - Solids, Liquids and Gases. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Three presentations and companion worksheets included: 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 26 - Electromagnets Part 1
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 26 - Electromagnets Part 1

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 6.8 - Know that an electric current in a conductor produces a magnetic field around it. Specification Point 6.12 - Understand why a force is exerted on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field, and how this effect is applied in simple D.C. electric motors and loudspeakers. Specification Point 6.13 - Use the left-hand rule to predict the direction of the resulting force when a wire carries a current perpendicular to a magnetic field. Specification Point 6.14 - Describe how the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field changes with the magnitude and direction of the field and current. Specification Point 6.15 - Know that a voltage is induced in a conductor or a coil when it moves through a magnetic field or when a magnetic field changes through it and describe the factors that affect the size of the induced voltage. Specification Point 6.16 - Describe the generation of electricity by the rotation of a magnet within a coil of wire and of a coil of wire within a magnetic field, and describe the factors that affect the size of the induced voltage. Complete set of Chapter 6 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 Lesson 33 - Cosmology
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 33 - Cosmology

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 8.11P - Understand how the brightness of a star at a standard distance can be represented using absolute magnitude. Specification Point 8.12P - Draw the main components of the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram. Specification Point 8.13P - Describe the past evolution of the universe and the main arguments in favour of the Big Bang theory. Specification Point 8.14P - Describe evidence that supports the Big Bang theory. Specification Point 8.15P - Describe that if a wave source is moving relative to an observer, there will be a change in the observed frequency and wavelength. Specification Point 8.16P - Use the equation relating to change in wavelength, reference wavelength, velocity of a galaxy and the speed of light. Specification Point 8.17P - Describe the red-shift in light received from galaxies at different distances away from the Earth. Specification Point 8.18P - Explain why the red-shift of galaxies provides evidence for the expansion of the universe. Complete set of Chapter 8 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 8 - Astrophysics
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 8 - Astrophysics

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 8 - Astrophysics. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Three worksheets included: 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 7 - Radioactivity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 7 - Radioactivity

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 7 - Radioactivity. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Three presentations and companion worksheets included: 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion
Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Physics) Presentations - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Physics) Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Physics) course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Physics) (4SD0). Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 25 presentations included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 22 - Density and Pressure 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars The separate award Physics course is also available for purchase.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Presentations - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Presentations - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)

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This set is designed to be bought as part of the Complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Bundle The complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 33 presentations included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Papers 1P and 2P (Set 1)
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Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Papers 1P and 2P (Set 1)

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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 papers: 4PH1 – 1P and 4PH1 – 2P These are based on the 2022 Predicted Papers These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. For 1P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P 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 (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9) • Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6) For 2P: 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 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.11 – 1.33P) • Topic 3d - Light and sound (including core practical 3.27P) (3.14 – 3.29P) • Topic 5c - Changes of state (including practicals 5.11P and 5.14P) (5.8P – 5.14P) • Topic 6d - Electromagnetic induction (6.15 – 6.20P) • Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.26) • Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P – 8.18P) 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.
Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Papers 1P and 2P (Set 2)
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Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Papers 1P and 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 papers: 4PH1 – 1P and 4PH1 – 2P These are based on the 2023 Predicted Papers These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. For 1P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P 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 (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9) • Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6) For 2P: 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 7 - Momentum
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 7 - Momentum

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 10 - Power, Current and Voltage
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 10 - Power, Current and Voltage

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.4 - Know and use the relationship between power, current and voltage and apply the relationship to the selection of appropriate fuses. Specification Point 2.5 - Use the relationship between energy transferred, current, voltage and time. Specification Point 2.6 - Know the difference between mains electricity being alternating current (A.C.) and direct current (D.C.) being supplied by a cell or battery. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 23 - Changes of State
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 23 - Changes of State

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.8P - Explain why heating a system will change the energy stored within the system and raise its temperature or produce changes of state. Specification Point 5.9P - Describe the changes that occur when a solid melts to form a liquid, and when a liquid evaporates or boils to form a gas. Specification Point 5.10P - Describe the arrangement and motion of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Specification Point 5.11P - Practical: obtain a temperature–time graph to show the constant temperature during a change of state. Specification Point 5.12P - Know that specific heat capacity is the energy required to change the temperature of an object by one degree celsius per kg of mass. Specification Point 5.13P - Use an equation to derive the change in thermal energy in a system. Specification Point 5.14P - Practical: investigate the specific heat capacity of materials including water and some solids. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 1 - Distance and Speed
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 1 - Distance and Speed

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.1 - Understand how to use some common units in physics. Specification Point 1.3 - Plot and explain distance−time graphs. Specification Point 1.4 - Know and use the relationship between average speed, distance moved and time taken. Specification Point 1.5 - Practical: investigate the motion of everyday objects such as toy cars or tennis balls. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons 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.