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.