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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 27 - Electromagnets Part 2
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 6.9P - Describe the construction of electromagnets. Specification Point 6.10P - Draw magnetic field patterns for a straight wire, a flat circular coil and a solenoid when each is carrying a current. Specification Point 6.11P - Know that there is a force on a charged particle when it moves in a magnetic field as long as its motion is not parallel to the field. Specification Point 6.17P - Describe the structure of a transformer, and understand that a transformer changes the size of an alternating voltage by having different numbers of turns on the input and output sides. Specification Point 6.18P - Explain the use of step-up and step-down transformers in the large-scale generation and transmission of electrical energy. Specification Point 6.19P - Know and use the relationship between input and output voltages and the turns ratio for a transformer. Specification Point 6.20P - Know and use the relationship between input power and output power. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 33 - Cosmology
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 33 - Cosmology

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Mock Exam Series (Set #1) - Edexcel IGCSE Separate Award Papers
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Mock Exam Series (Set #1) - Edexcel IGCSE Separate Award Papers

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments - the complete series! This is for the following papers: 4BI1 – 1B, 2B; 4CH1 – 1C, 2C; 4PH1 – 1P, 2P. These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. For 1B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. 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 2d - Movement of substances into and out of cells (including practical 2.17 (2.15 – 2.17) • Topic 2g - Gas exchange (including practical 2.50) (2.46 – 2.50) • Topic 2h - Transport (2.51 – 2.54, 2.59 – 2.62, 2.65 – 2.69) • Topic 2j - Co-ordination and response (2.80 – 2.94) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.1 – 3.9, 3.11 – 3.13) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.15, 3.19 – 3.20, 3.22 – 3.34, 3.38 – 3.39) • Topic 5b - Selective breeding (5.10 – 5.11) For 2B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2B paper closely. The obligatory comprehension question is also included. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 2c Biological molecules (including practical 2.9 and practical 2.14B) (2.7 – 2.14B) • Topic 2g Gas exchange (including practical 2.45B) (2.40B – 2.50) • Topic 2i Excretion (2.70 – 2.79B) • Topic 3b Inheritance (3.14 – 3.39) • Topic 4c Cycles within ecosystems (4.10 – 4.11B) • Topic 4d Human influences on the environment (4.12 – 4.18B) For 1C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C 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 1a - States of matter (1.1 – 1.4) • Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 – 1.17) • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (including practical 1.36) (1.25 – 1.33, 1.36) • Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 – 1.51) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.9 – 3.13) • Topic 4b - Crude oil (4.7 – 4.18) • Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 – 4.22) For 2C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 2C 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 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 – 1.36) • Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C – 1.60C) • Topic 2b - Group 7 (2.5 – 2.8C) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C – 2.27C) • Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 – 2.33C) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3a - Energetics (including practical 3.8) (3.1 – 3.8) • Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C – 4.37C) • Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 – 4.50C) 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 Science 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 - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (Set 1)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (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 paper: 4PH1 - 1P This mock is based on our 2022 Predicted Papers. These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. 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) 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 Lesson 3 - Forces
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 3 - Forces

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.11 - Describe the effects of forces between bodies such as changes in speed, shape or direction. Specification Point 1.12 - Identify different types of force such as gravitational or electrostatic. Specification Point 1.13 - Understand how vector quantities differ from scalar quantities. Specification Point 1.14 - Understand that force is a vector quantity. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 2 - Acceleration
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 2 - Acceleration

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.6 - Know and use the relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time taken. Specification Point 1.7 - Plot and explain velocity-time graphs. Specification Point 1.8 - Determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity−time graph. Specification Point 1.9 - Determine the distance travelled from the area between a velocity-time graph and the time axis. Specification Point 1.10 - Use the relationship between final speed, initial speed, acceleration and distance moved. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 2 - Acceleration
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 2 - Acceleration

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 2 - Acceleration. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.6 - Know and use the relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time taken. Specification Point 1.7 - Plot and explain velocity-time graphs. Specification Point 1.8 - Determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity−time graph. Specification Point 1.9 - Determine the distance travelled from the area between a velocity-time graph and the time axis. Specification Point 1.10 - Use the relationship between final speed, initial speed, acceleration and distance moved. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Eight presentations and companion worksheets 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
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 2 - Electricity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 2 - Electricity

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 2 - Electricity. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Five worksheets included: 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 15 - Electromagnetic Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 15 - Electromagnetic Waves

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 15 - Electromagnetic Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.7 - Use the relationship between frequency and wavelength in different contexts including sound waves and electromagnetic waves. Specification Point 3.8 - Explain why there is a change in the observed frequency and wavelength of a wave when its source is moving relative to an observer, and that this is known as the Doppler effect. Specification Point 3.10 - Know that light is part of a continuous electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray radiations and that all these waves travel at the same speed in free space. Specification Point 3.11 - Know the order of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency, including the colours of the visible spectrum. Specification Point 3.12 - Explain some of the uses of electromagnetic radiations. Specification Point 3.13 - Explain the detrimental effects of excessive exposure of the human body to electromagnetic waves and describe simple protective measures against the risks. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 2 - Electricity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 2 - Electricity

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 2 - Electricity. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Five presentations and companion worksheets included: 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 17 - Sound Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 17 - Sound Waves

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.24P - Know that the frequency range for human hearing is 20–20,000 Hz. Specification Point 3.25P - Practical: investigate the speed of sound in air. Specification Point 3.26P - Understand how an oscilloscope and microphone can be used to display a sound wave. Specification Point 3.27P - Practical: investigate the frequency of a sound wave using an oscilloscope. Specification Point 3.28P - Understand how the pitch of a sound relates to the frequency of vibration of the source. Specification Point 3.29P - Understand how the loudness of a sound relates to the amplitude of vibration of the source. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 19 - Thermal Energy
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 19 - Thermal Energy

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 19 - Thermal Energy. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 15 - Electromagnetic Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 15 - Electromagnetic Waves

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.7 - Use the relationship between frequency and wavelength in different contexts including sound waves and electromagnetic waves. Specification Point 3.8 - Explain why there is a change in the observed frequency and wavelength of a wave when its source is moving relative to an observer, and that this is known as the Doppler effect. Specification Point 3.10 - Know that light is part of a continuous electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray radiations and that all these waves travel at the same speed in free space. Specification Point 3.11 - Know the order of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency, including the colours of the visible spectrum. Specification Point 3.12 - Explain some of the uses of electromagnetic radiations. Specification Point 3.13 - Explain the detrimental effects of excessive exposure of the human body to electromagnetic waves and describe simple protective measures against the risks. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 20 - Work and Power
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 20 - Work and Power

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.11 - Know and use the relationship between work done, force and distance moved in the direction of the force. Specification Point 4.12 - Know that work done is equal to energy transferred. Specification Point 4.13 - Know and use the relationship between gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height. Specification Point 4.14 - Know and use the relationship between kinetic energy, mass and speed. Specification Point 4.15 - Understand how conservation of energy produces a link between gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and work. Specification Point 4.16 - Describe power as the rate of transfer of energy or the rate of doing work. Specification Point 4.17 - Use the relationship between power, work done and time taken. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 3 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 3 - Waves

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 3 - Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 9 - Mains Electricity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 9 - Mains Electricity

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.1 - Use the following units: ampere, coulomb, joule , ohm, second, volt and watt. Specification Point 2.2 - Understand how the use of insulation, double insulation, earthing, fuses and circuit breakers protects the device or user in a range of domestic appliances. Specification Point 2.3 - Understand why a current in a resistor results in the electrical transfer of energy and an increase in temperature, and how this can be used in a variety of domestic contexts. Specification Point 2.14 - Know that current is the rate of flow of charge. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 11 - Circuits Part 1
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 11 - Circuits Part 1

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.7 - Explain why a series or parallel circuit is more appropriate for particular applications, including domestic lighting. Specification Point 2.8 - Understand how the current in a series circuit depends on the applied voltage and the number and nature of other components. Specification Point 2.9 - Describe how current varies with voltage in wires, resistors, metal filament lamps and diodes, and how to investigate this experimentally. Specification Point 2.10 - Describe the qualitative effect of changing resistance on the current in a circuit. Specification Point 2.11 - Describe the qualitative variation of resistance of light-dependent resistors (LDRs) with illumination and thermistors with temperature. Specification Point 2.12 - Know that lamps and LEDs can be used to indicate the presence of a current in a circuit. Specification Point 2.13 - Know and use the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 11 - Circuits Part 1
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 11 - Circuits Part 1

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 11 - Circuits Part 1. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.7 - Explain why a series or parallel circuit is more appropriate for particular applications, including domestic lighting. Specification Point 2.8 - Understand how the current in a series circuit depends on the applied voltage and the number and nature of other components. Specification Point 2.9 - Describe how current varies with voltage in wires, resistors, metal filament lamps and diodes, and how to investigate this experimentally. Specification Point 2.10 - Describe the qualitative effect of changing resistance on the current in a circuit. Specification Point 2.11 - Describe the qualitative variation of resistance of light-dependent resistors (LDRs) with illumination and thermistors with temperature. Specification Point 2.12 - Know that lamps and LEDs can be used to indicate the presence of a current in a circuit. Specification Point 2.13 - Know and use the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.