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I am an experienced dual-qualified teacher and private tutor of Physics and Mathematics with a passion for producing good quality resources for use in my own teaching which I am keen to share. I teach Physics and Mathematics to Advanced Higher level, including Advanced Higher Mechanics and the Scottish Science Baccalaureate. I am also the Principal Teacher of Science in my school.

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I am an experienced dual-qualified teacher and private tutor of Physics and Mathematics with a passion for producing good quality resources for use in my own teaching which I am keen to share. I teach Physics and Mathematics to Advanced Higher level, including Advanced Higher Mechanics and the Scottish Science Baccalaureate. I am also the Principal Teacher of Science in my school.
Photoelectric Effect - Questions
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Photoelectric Effect - Questions

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. This resource contains questions about the photoelectric effect, including numerical questions based on the work function of a material and the kinetic energy of a released electron. Effects of changing irradiance and frequency on experiments involving the photoelectric effect also feature in the questions. Solutions are in a separate file.
Energy Conservation (Work, Gravitational Potential, Kinetic)
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Energy Conservation (Work, Gravitational Potential, Kinetic)

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Suitable for SQA National 5 Physics or equivalent. This resource is intended for use following the study of work, gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy by reviewing the energy types through application of conservation of energy. As a ‘lesson short’, the first page covers the basic concepts, the last page shows worked examples and the middle two pages have questions for students to try. Solutions in a separate document.
Equations of Motion - Homework
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Equations of Motion - Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: equations of motion for constant acceleration. Solutions included in separate document.
Conservation of Momentum - Questions
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Conservation of Momentum - Questions

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This resource is suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. This resources contains 13 questions which focus on the application of conservation of linear momentum. Later questions are ‘exam-style’. Inelastic vs. elastic collisions also included. Solutions included in separate document.
Activity (Radioactive Source) - Questions
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Activity (Radioactive Source) - Questions

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Suitable for National 5 Physics or equivalent. This source contains questions to give students the opportunity to review and apply the definition of activity of a radioactive source. Questions involve different prefixes as an additional teaching point. Solutions provided in a separate document.
Inclined Planes - Questions
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Inclined Planes - Questions

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This resources is suitable for Higher Physics or equivalent. This resources contains 8 questions with a focus on the motion of objects on an inclined plane, including extension to the equations of motion for constant acceleration. Solutions are included in a separate document.
Forces Homework
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Forces Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Forces (two dimensions - components of forces); Newton’s Laws; Equations of Motion Solutions included in separate document.
Momentum Homework
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Momentum Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Linear momentum, conservation of momentum, inelastic collisions Solutions included in separate document.
Energy, Work & Power Homework
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Energy, Work & Power Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Energy and power Solutions included in separate document.
Specific Heat Capacity Questions
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Specific Heat Capacity Questions

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For National 5 Physics (or equivalent). A selection of questions based on specific heat capacity, including experiments to determine the specific heat capacity. Final questions exam-style. Solutions in a separate file.
Tension & Towing - Homework
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Tension & Towing - Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Tension and Towing (using Newton’s Laws for systems of masses) Solutions included in separate document.
Impulse and Momentum Homework
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Impulse and Momentum Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Impulse and change in momentum, including impulse from force-time graphs. Solutions included in separate document.
Newton's Laws of Motion - Homework
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Newton's Laws of Motion - Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Newton’s laws of motion (First and Second Law) Solutions included in separate document.
Angular Momentum - Homework
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Angular Momentum - Homework

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Suitable for SQA Advanced Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Angular Momentum - moment of inertia and angular momentum calculations, conservation of angular momentum examples Solutions included in separate document.
Projectile Motion Homework
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Projectile Motion Homework

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Suitable for SQA Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Projectile motion (symmetric and asymmetric flight); equations of motion Solutions included in separate document.
Advanced Higher Physics Prelim Exam 2023 (Units 1 and 3)
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Advanced Higher Physics Prelim Exam 2023 (Units 1 and 3)

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An example preliminary examination for Advanced Higher Physics covering Unit 1 (Rotational Motion & Astrophysics) and Unit 3 (Electromagnetism) and a question covering Uncertainties. 155 marks (full length) - designed for 3 hour sitting. This resource would be an appropriate revision resource for candidates studying Advanced Higher Physics (or equivalent courses), and can be used complete or with selected questions. A full set of marking instructions given in a separate document.
Half-Life Homework
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Half-Life Homework

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Suitable for SQA National 5 Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Radioactive half-life and applications (activity, absorbed dose, equivalent dose and dose equivalent rate) Solutions included in separate document.
Dosimetry Homework
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Dosimetry Homework

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Suitable for SQA National 5 Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a homework or classroom task - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Radiation - dosimetry (activity, absorbed dose, equivalent dose and dose equivalent rate) Solutions included in separate document.
Angular Motion & Centripetal Force Questions
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Angular Motion & Centripetal Force Questions

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Suitable for SQA Advanced Higher Physics or equivalent. A short set of questions that could be used as a classroom task, short assessment or homework - formatted with spaces for student answers. Focus: Angular motion, centripetal force with questions about horizontal circular motion, vertical circular motion and conical pendulum. Solutions included in separate document.
N5 Key Area Assessment:  Radiation ('23)
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N5 Key Area Assessment: Radiation ('23)

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National 5 Physics Key Area Assessment: Waves Topics covered: Ionising Radiation; Dosimetry; Half Life; Fission and Fusion This is a practice assessment suitable for students studying SQA National 5 Physics or equivalent. It covers the Waves key area. Marking scheme in separate document.