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AS Physics Diffraction Patterns, Single and Double Slit Interference
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AS Physics Diffraction Patterns, Single and Double Slit Interference

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AS Physics Edexcel A Level. Double Lesson introducing the idea of interference with Young’s double slit experiment. Double and single slit patterns discussed and compared. Explanation created using prior knowledge about phase and path difference. Huygen’s principle discussed and applied to single slits. Students are prompted to make their own predictions of behaviour. Demo of single and double slit needed to accompany this. Multiple exam questions and answers throughout and knowledge check quiz.
AS Physics Diffraction Gratings, Formula Derivation and Practical
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AS Physics Diffraction Gratings, Formula Derivation and Practical

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AS Physics Edexcel A Level. Double or triple lesson. Introducing the idea of diffraction gratings and how to find the slit width for a grating. Derivation of the nλ = d sin(θ) formula and how to find θ geometrically through experimentation. Practice questions and answers. Instructions for practical (and questions to get students planning the practical for themselves) to find the wavelength of a laser using diffraction gratings(Core practical 8). Full set of example data and analysis. Exam practice questions and answers.
The Standard Model of Particle Physics (A2 Physics Edexcel)
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The Standard Model of Particle Physics (A2 Physics Edexcel)

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A2 A level physics edexcel. A complete double lesson dedicated to the standard model including quarks, leptons, baryons and mesons. Details the fundamental particles, their relative size and charges. Predicting the quark composition of mesons due to charge. The hierachy of quark matter. Conservation laws and applying them to practice questions to see if particle decays are allowed. Quiz about all the basic facts. Questions and answers given.
Radioactivity - Whole Topic GCSE Revision
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Radioactivity - Whole Topic GCSE Revision

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GCSE Edexcel Physics. Entire topic revision slides, specification points, exam questions, answers, practicals and model answers for 6 mark questions. Combined Physics and Separate Physics. The separate topic is clearly marked. Includes: Atomic models, Rutherford scattering, plum pudding, isotopes, ions, electrons moving orbits, background radiation, alpha, beta and gamma radiation, radioactive decay and equations, half life, applications of radioactivity, ionisation, irradiation, contamination, hospital use, nuclear power and accidents, PET scanners, Gamma cameras, Nuclear fission and reactors, nuclear fusion.
Motion Basics
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Motion Basics

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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.
Motor Effect and EM Induction- Whole Topic GCSE Revision
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Motor Effect and EM Induction- Whole Topic GCSE Revision

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GCSE Edexcel Physics. Entire topic revision slides, specification points, exam questions, answers, practicals and model answers for 6 mark questions. Combined Physics and Separate Physics. The separate topic is clearly marked. Includes: magnets and magnetic fields, induced and permanent magnets, electromagnets and how to control them, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, solenoids, magnetic forces, F=BIL, Flemming’s left hand rule, magnetic flux density, motors, electromagnetic inductions, alternators and dynamos, applications to speakers and microphones, transformers and the national grid.
Working With Nuclear Sources (A2 Physics Edexcel)
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Working With Nuclear Sources (A2 Physics Edexcel)

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A2 A level physics edexcel. A complete lesson for year 13 students first working with nuclear sources. A discusison of safety procedures, the equipment and sources available for students to use. Students work to demonstrate the properties of alpha, beta and gamma using a Geiger-Muller (GM) tube and a spark counter. Full instructions for dealing with nuclear sources also given. Suitable for high ability GCSE or teachers who’ve not handled sources before.
Time Dilation (A2 Physics Edexcel)
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Time Dilation (A2 Physics Edexcel)

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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.
Radioactive/Nuclear Decay A Level Prior Knowledge
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Radioactive/Nuclear Decay A Level Prior Knowledge

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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.
Converting Mass and Energy with E=mc2 (A2 Physics Edexcel)
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Converting Mass and Energy with E=mc2 (A2 Physics Edexcel)

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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.
A Level Physics Revision - Electric Circuits
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A Level Physics Revision - Electric Circuits

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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.
A Level Physics Revision - Nuclear and Particle Physics
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A Level Physics Revision - Nuclear and Particle Physics

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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.
A2 Physics - Star Luminosity & Astronomical Distances
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A2 Physics - Star Luminosity & Astronomical Distances

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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 - Simple Harmonic Motion
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A2 Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion

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A2 Physics Exexcel. Introduction to simple harmonic motion including derivation of the equation for displacement, velocity and acceleration using analysis of physical motion and differentiation. Comparative work for graphs of displacement, velocity and acceleration. Summary questions and multiple choice questions and answers.
A2 Physics - Nuclear Binding Energy & Fusion
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A2 Physics - Nuclear Binding Energy & Fusion

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A2 Physics Edexcel. Lesson about nuclear binding energy, mass deficit, and the binding energy per nucleon graph. Example questions and solutions. Nuclear fusion and how much energy is released in the Hydrogen to Helium process.
A2 Physics - Red Shift, Hubble's Law, & the End of the Universe
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A2 Physics - Red Shift, Hubble's Law, & the End of the Universe

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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.