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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 15 - Electromagnetic Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 15 - Electromagnetic Waves

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 7 - Momentum
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 7 - Momentum

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion

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Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Eight 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 Lesson 16 - Reflection and Refraction
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 16 - Reflection and Refraction

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted. Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection. Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction. Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms. Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction. Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block. Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms. Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c. Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index. Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
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.
Edexcel IGCSE Science Presentations - Three Complete Courses
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Edexcel IGCSE Science Presentations - Three Complete Courses

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Course. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics Over 2000 slides! Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Unbeatable value. The definitive collection. Includes: Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapters 1 - 7. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 62 presentations included: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 4 - Cell Differentiation 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 8 - Enzymes and pH 9 - Movement Across Membranes 10 - Nutrition in Plants 11 - The Leaf 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis 13 - Human Nutrition 14 - The Digestive System 15 - Digestion and Absorption 16 - Energy in Food 17 - Respiration 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 22 - Transpiration 23 - The Blood 24 - Vaccination 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System 27 - Excretion 28 - The Kidneys 29 - Coordination 30 - Coordination in Plants 31 - Coordnation in Animals 32 - Reflexes and the Eye 33 - Controlling Body Temperature 34 - Hormones 35 - More Hormones 36 - Reproduction 37 - Reproduction in Plants 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle 39 - FSH and LH 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 42 - Nucleic Acids 43 - Inheritance and Codominance 44 - Genetic Diagrams 45 - Cell Division 46 - Variation in a Species 47 - Mutations 48 - Evolution 49 - Ecosystems 50 - Biodiversity 51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors 52 - Feeding Relationships 53 - The Carbon Cycle 54 - The Nitrogen Cycle 55 - Pollution and Global Warming 56 - Deforestation 57 - Crop Production 58 - Microorganisms for Food 59 - Fish Farming 60 - Selective Breeding 61 - Genetic Modification 62 - Cloning Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapters 1 - 7 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 38 presentations included: 1 - States of Matter 2 - Solutions and Solubility 3 - Calculating Solubility 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures 5 - Methods of Separation 6 - Paper Chromatography 7 - Atoms and Molecules 8 - The Periodic Table 9 - Formulae and Calculations 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2 11 - Concentration and Volumes 12 - Ionic Bonding 13 - Covalent Bonding 14 - Metallic Bonding 15 - Electrolysis 16 - Group 1 Elements 17 - Group 7 Elements 18 - Atmospheric Gases 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series 20 - The Uses of Metals 21 - Acids and Alkalis 22 - Titrations 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts 24 - Making Salts 25 - Chemical Tests 26 - Energetics 27 - Bond Energies 28 - Rates of Reaction 29 - Reversible Reactions 30 - Dynamic Equilibria 31 - Organic Compounds 32 - Crude Oil 33 - Burning Hydrocarbons 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes 35 - Organic Compounds Part 2 36 - Esters 37 - Addition Polymers 38 - Condensation Polymers 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
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets - The Complete Course (Bundle Buy)
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets - 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 companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8. This pack contains 33 worksheets, including: 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
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 13 - Static Electricity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 13 - Static Electricity

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.22P - Identify common materials which are electrical conductors or insulators, including metals and plastics. Specification Point 2.23P - Practical: investigate how insulating materials can be charged by friction. Specification Point 2.24P - Explain how positive and negative electrostatic charges are produced on materials by the loss and gain of electrons. Specification Point 2.25P - Know that there are forces of attraction between unlike charges and forces of repulsion between like charges. Specification Point 2.26P - Explain electrostatic phenomena in terms of the movement of electrons. Specification Point 2.27P - Explain the potential dangers of electrostatic charges. Specification Point 2.28P - Explain some uses of electrostatic charges. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 7 - Momentum
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 7 - Momentum

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 7 - Momentum. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 8 - Forces and Moments
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 8 - Forces and Moments

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.30P - Know and use the relationship between the moment of a force and its perpendicular distance from the pivot. Specification Point 1.31P - Know that the weight of a body acts through its centre of gravity. Specification Point 1.32P - Use the principle of moments for a simple system of parallel forces acting in one plane. Specification Point 1.33P - Understand how the upward forces on a light beam, supported at its ends, vary with the position of a heavy object placed on the beam. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 13 - Static Electricity
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 13 - Static Electricity

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 13 - Static Electricity. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.22P - Identify common materials which are electrical conductors or insulators, including metals and plastics. Specification Point 2.23P - Practical: investigate how insulating materials can be charged by friction. Specification Point 2.24P - Explain how positive and negative electrostatic charges are produced on materials by the loss and gain of electrons. Specification Point 2.25P - Know that there are forces of attraction between unlike charges and forces of repulsion between like charges. Specification Point 2.26P - Explain electrostatic phenomena in terms of the movement of electrons. Specification Point 2.27P - Explain the potential dangers of electrostatic charges. Specification Point 2.28P - Explain some uses of electrostatic charges. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 10 - Power, Current and Voltage
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 10 - Power, Current and Voltage

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet 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 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 16 - Reflection and Refraction
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 16 - Reflection and Refraction

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 16 - Reflection and Refraction. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted. Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection. Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction. Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms. Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction. Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block. Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms. Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c. Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index. Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 3 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons Chapter 3 - Waves

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 3 - Waves. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Four presentations and companion worksheets included: 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 14 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 14 - Waves

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.1 - Use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s). Specification Point 3.2 - Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves. Specification Point 3.3 - Know the definitions of amplitude, wavefront, frequency, wavelength and period of a waves. Specification Point 3.4 - Know that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter. Specification Point 3.5 - Know and use the relationship between the speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave. Specification Point 3.6 - Use the relationship between frequency and time period. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 18 - Energy
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 18 - Energy

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1 - Use a variety of energy units. Specification Point 4.2 - Describe energy transfers involving energy stores. Specification Point 4.3 - Use the principle of conservation of energy. Specification Point 4.4 - Know and use the relationship between efficiency, useful energy output and total energy output. Specification Point 4.5 - Describe a variety of everyday and scientific devices and situations, explaining the transfer of the input energy in terms of the above relationship, including their representation by Sankey diagrams. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.1 - Use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s). Specification Point 3.2 - Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves. Specification Point 3.3 - Know the definitions of amplitude, wavefront, frequency, wavelength and period of a waves. Specification Point 3.4 - Know that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter. Specification Point 3.5 - Know and use the relationship between the speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave. Specification Point 3.6 - Use the relationship between frequency and time period. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.