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GCSE Physics IGCSE Quiz Overview

May 28, 2025

Physics Quiz | GCSE Physics Edexcel IGCSE Triple

Overview

  • The quiz is part of the Edexcel IGCSE Triple Science curriculum provided by Cognito.
  • Offers a comprehensive set of resources including video lessons, quizzes, flashcards, exam practice, and past papers.
  • Allows customization of quizzes and flashcards by selecting multiple subtopics.

Topics Covered

Topic 1 - Forces & Motion

  • Speed/Velocity & Distance/Displacement: Basics of speed, velocity, and the difference between distance and displacement.
  • Acceleration: Understanding acceleration and related calculations.
  • Graphs:
    • Distance-time
    • Velocity-time
  • Newton's Laws:
    • 1st and 2nd Laws
    • 3rd Law
  • Other Concepts:
    • Resultant Forces & Free Body Diagrams
    • Terminal Velocity
    • Forces & Elasticity
    • Stopping Distances
    • Momentum (Parts 1 & 2)
    • Moments and Centre of Gravity

Topic 2 - Electricity

  • Basic Concepts:
    • Circuits Introduction
    • V = IR Equation & I-V Graphs
    • Charge, Current & Time
  • Circuits:
    • Series Circuits
    • Parallel Circuits
  • Other Electrical Concepts:
    • Energy & Power Formulas
    • AC & DC Current
    • Plugs & Wires
    • Fuses & Earthing
  • Static Electricity: Two parts detailing static electricity.

Topic 3 - Waves

  • Types of Waves:
    • Longitudinal & Transverse Waves
    • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Specific Waves:
    • Radiowaves
    • Microwaves & Infrared
    • UV Light
    • X-rays & Gamma Rays
  • Wave Behavior:
    • Absorbing Radiation (Infrared & Black Body)
    • Reflection, Refraction, and Total Internal Reflection
  • Snell's Law: Refractive Index & Snell's Law
  • Sound Waves & Hearing

Topic 4 - Energy Resources & Transfers

  • Energy Concepts:
    • Energy Stores & Systems
    • Energy, Power & Efficiency
    • Sankey Diagrams
  • Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation
  • Energy Types:
    • Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy
    • Examples of Energy Transfer
  • Renewable & Non-renewable Resources:
    • Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy
    • Wind & Solar, Geothermal Power, Hydroelectricity & Tidal Barrages

Topic 5 - Solids, Liquids & Gases

  • Physical Properties:
    • Density
    • Pressure (Equation, Liquid Pressure, Atmospheric Pressure)
  • Particle Theory: States of matter and specific heat capacity
  • Gas Laws: Factors affecting gas pressure and PV = Constant

Topic 6 - Magnetism & Electromagnetism

  • Magnetic Concepts:
    • What magnets are & drawing magnetic field lines
    • Permanent & induced magnets
    • Electromagnetism
  • Applications:
    • Motor Effect and Electric Motor
    • Electromagnetic Induction
    • Alternators, Dynamos & Oscilloscopes
    • Loudspeakers & Microphones
  • National Grid and Transformers

Topic 7 - Radioactivity & Particles

  • Atomic Theory:
    • Atomic Structure, Isotopes & Electron Shells
  • Radiation Types: Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation
  • Nuclear Physics:
    • Nuclear Decay Equations
    • Radioactive Decay & Half-life
    • Nuclear Fission & Fusion
  • Radiation Applications: Why radiation is harmful and its use in medicine

Topic 8 - Astrophysics

  • Astronomy Basics: Universe, galaxies, solar system
  • Stellar Concepts:
    • Orbits
    • Life cycle of stars
    • Classifying stars
    • Red Shift & the Big Bang

Topic 9 - Practicals

  • Investigations:
    • Motion, Force, Mass & Acceleration
    • Hooke's Law, I-V Characteristics
    • Static Electricity, Refraction
    • Speed of Sound in Air, Oscilloscopes
    • Thermal Energy Transfer, Heat - Infrared Radiation
    • Density, Temperature-time graph during a change of state
    • Specific Heat Capacity, Magnetic Fields
    • Penetrating Powers of Radiation

Additional Resources

  • Each subtopic includes links to detailed lessons and materials to aid study and revision.