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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 Lesson 29 - Radioactivity Part 2
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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 7.10 - Explain the sources of background radiation from Earth and space. Specification Point 7.11 - Know that the activity of a radioactive source decreases over a period of time and is measured in becquerels. Specification Point 7.12 - Know the definition of the term half-life and understand that it is different for different radioactive isotopes. Specification Point 7.13 - Use the concept of the half-life to carry out simple calculations on activity, including graphical methods. Specification Point 7.14 - Describe uses of radioactivity in industry and medicine. Specification Point 7.15 - Describe the difference between contamination and irradiation. Specification Point 7.16 - Describe the dangers of ionising radiations and how to dispose of radioactive waste. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 28 - Radioactivity Part 1
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 28 - Radioactivity Part 1

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 7.1 - Use the following units: becquerel (Bq), centimetre (cm), hour (h), minute (min) and second (s). Specification Point 7.2 - Describe the structure of an atom in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons. Specification Point 7.3 - Know the terms atomic number, mass number and isotope. Specification Point 7.4 - Know that alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays are ionising radiations emitted from unstable nuclei in a random process. Specification Point 7.5 - Describe the nature of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and recall that they may be distinguished in terms of penetrating power and ability to ionise. Specification Point 7.6 - Practical: investigate the penetration powers of different types of radiation using either radioactive sources or simulations. Specification Point 7.7 - Describe the effects on the atomic and mass numbers of a nucleus of the emission of each of the four main types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation). Specification Point 7.8 - Understand how to balance nuclear equations in terms of mass and charge. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 27 - Electromagnets Part 2
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 27 - Electromagnets Part 2

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 12 - Circuits Part 2
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 12 - Circuits Part 2

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.15 - Know and use the relationship between charge, current and time. Specification Point 2.16 - Know that electric current in solid metallic conductors is a flow of negatively charged electrons. Specification Point 2.17 - Understand why current is conserved at a junction in a circuit. Specification Point 2.18 - Know that the voltage across two components connected in parallel is the same. Specification Point 2.19 - Calculate the currents, voltages and resistances of two resistive components connected in a series circuit. Specification Point 2.20 - Know that voltage is the energy transferred per unit charge passed and that the volt is a joule per coulomb. Specification Point 2.21 - Know and use the relationship between energy transferred, charge and voltage. Complete set of Chapter 2 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 Worksheets Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included: 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy
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
Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (Set 2)
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Mock Exam - Edexcel IGCSE Physics Paper 1P (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 paper: 4PH1 - 1P This mock is based on our 2023 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 (1.4 – 1.10) • Topic 2b – Mains electricity (2.2 – 2.6) • Topic 2c – Energy and voltage in circuits (2.8 – 2.21) • Topic 3c – The electromagnetic spectrum (3.10 – 3.13) • Topic 4b – Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3) • Topic 6b – Magnetism (6.2 – 6.7) • Topic 6c – Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 – 6.14) • Topic 7b – Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.8, 7.16) • Topic 7c – Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.25) • Topic 8b – Motion in the universe (8.6) • Topic 8c – Stellar evolution (8.8 – 8.10) 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 - 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.
Summer 2024 IGCSE Physics Predicted Exam - Edexcel Paper 2P
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Summer 2024 IGCSE Physics Predicted Exam - Edexcel Paper 2P

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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024! This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 2P 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 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 (1.25P - 1.33P) • Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P) • Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P) • Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P) • Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P) • Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P) • Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P) • 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 the 2024 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.
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.