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AQA GCSE Physics
AQA GCSE · Combined Science: Trilogy 8464
AQA GCSE Physics
Seven topics across two papers — from energy stores to electromagnetism
P1 · Paper 1
Energy
Energy stores and systems. Kinetic, gravitational and elastic PE. Power. Efficiency. Energy resources.
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P2 · Paper 1
Electricity
Circuit symbols. Current, charge, p.d., resistance. Series and parallel. I–V characteristics. Mains electricity. Power and energy.
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P3 · Paper 1
Particle Model of Matter
States of matter. Density. Internal energy. Specific heat capacity. Specific latent heat. Gas pressure and temperature.
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P4 · Paper 1
Atomic Structure
Development of the atomic model. Radioactive decay. Alpha, beta, gamma. Half-life. Nuclear equations. Uses and hazards of radiation.
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P5 · Paper 2
Forces
Newton's laws. Contact and non-contact forces. Momentum (HT). Distance–time and velocity–time graphs. Stopping distances.
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P6 · Paper 2
Waves
Transverse and longitudinal waves. v = fλ. Electromagnetic spectrum. Uses and hazards. Sound, ultrasound, seismic waves.
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P7 · Paper 2
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Magnetic fields. Electromagnets. Motor effect: F = BIl (HT). Generators and induced EMF. Transformers and the National Grid.
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