Curriculum

25 Sections
92 Lessons
70 Hours

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1.1 - Physical quantities and measurement techniques
5
- 1.1
  Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find a length or a volume
- 1.2
  Describe how to measure a variety of time intervals using clocks and digital timers
- 1.3
  Determine an average value for a small distance and for a short interval of time by measuring multiples (including the period of oscillation of a pendulum)
- 1.4
  Quiz Test 1Copy
  10 Minutes2 Questions
- 1.5
  TestCopy
1.2 - Motion
4
- 2.1
  Distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration (basic terms of motion)Copy
- 2.2
  Graphical representation of motionCopy
- 2.3
  Acceleration of free fall (Gravitational acceleration g = 9.8 m/s^2)Copy
- 2.4
  Motion of bodies in uniform gravitational field with air resistanceCopy
1.3 - Mass and weight
1
- 3.1
  Mass and weight ( Basic concepts and differences)Copy
1.4 - Density
1
- 4.1
  Calculating and measuring the densities of different objects, (effects of density)Copy
1.5 - Forces
5
- 5.1
  Effects of forcesCopy
- 5.2
  Turning effectCopy
- 5.3
  Condition for equilibriumCopy
- 5.4
  Centre of massCopy
- 5.5
  Scalar and vectorsCopy
1.6 - Momentum
1
- 6.1
  Momentum and its conservation in an isolated systemCopy
1.7 - Energy, work and power
5
- 7.1
  Different forms of energy and the energy conservationCopy
- 7.2
  Energy resourcesCopy
- 7.3
  WorkCopy
- 7.4
  PowerCopy
- 7.5
  Self assessmentCopy
1.8 - Pressure
1
- 8.1
  Pressure and its measurementCopy
2.1 - Kinetic particle model of matter
5
- 9.1
  States of matterCopy
- 9.2
  Molecular modelCopy
- 9.3
  EvaporationCopy
- 9.4
  Pressure changesCopy
- 9.5
  Self assessmentCopy
2.2 - Thermal properties and temperature
5
- 10.1
  Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gasesCopy
- 10.2
  Measurement of temperatureCopy
- 10.3
  Thermal capacity (heat capacity)Copy
- 10.4
  Melting and boilingCopy
- 10.5
  Self assessmentCopy
2.3 - Transfer of thermal energy
5
- 11.1
  ConductionCopy
- 11.2
  ConvectionCopy
- 11.3
  RadiationCopy
- 11.4
  Consequences of Energy TransferCopy
- 11.5
  Self assessmentCopy
3.1 - General properties of waves
6
- 12.1
  Basic characteristics and common features of wavesCopy
- 12.2
  Transverse and longitudinal wavesCopy
- 12.3
  Recall and use the equation v = f λCopy
- 12.4
  Reflection of wavesCopy
- 12.5
  Refraction of wavesCopy
- 12.6
  Diffraction of wavesCopy
3.2 - Light
7
- 13.1
  Nature of light and its basic featuresCopy
- 13.2
  Reflection of lightCopy
- 13.3
  Image produced by the plan mirrorCopy
- 13.4
  Refraction of lightCopy
- 13.5
  Image produced by the convex lensCopy
- 13.6
  Dispersion of lightCopy
- 13.7
  Self assessmentCopy
3.3 - Electromagnetic spectrum
2
- 14.1
  Characteristics of electromagnetic spectrumCopy
- 14.2
  Self assessmentCopy
3.4 - Sound
3
- 15.1
  Basic characteristics of sound wavesCopy
- 15.2
  Experiment to measure the speed of sound wavesCopy
- 15.3
  Self assessmentCopy
  10 Minutes4 Questions
4.1 - Simple phenomenon of magnetism
3
- 16.1
  Magnets and its characteristicsCopy
- 16.2
  Methods of magnetisation and demagnetisationCopy
- 16.3
  Design and use of permanent magnets and electromagnetsCopy
4.2 - Electrical quantities
5
- 17.1
  Electric chargeCopy
- 17.2
  Electric currentCopy
- 17.3
  Electromotive force (emf) and potential differenceCopy
- 17.4
  Resistance and Ohm’s lawCopy
- 17.5
  Electrical energy and electrical powerCopy
4.3 - Electric circuits
7
- 18.1
  Circuit diagram – Circuit components and their functionsCopy
- 18.2
  Effective or equivalent resistance in series and parallel circuitsCopy
- 18.3
  Behaviour of series and parallel circuitsCopy
- 18.4
  Function of LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) and thermistorCopy
- 18.5
  Potential divider and potentiometerCopy
- 18.6
  Use of relay in a circuitCopy
- 18.7
  Diode in half and full wave rectifier bridgeCopy
4.4 - Electrical safety
2
- 19.1
  Hazards and dangers of electrictyCopy
- 19.2
  Fuses and circuit breakersCopy
4.5 - Electromagnetic effects
6
- 20.1
  Electromagnetic inductionCopy
- 20.2
  The magnetic effect of a currentCopy
- 20.3
  A.C. GeneratorCopy
- 20.4
  TransformerCopy
- 20.5
  Force on a current-carrying conductorCopy
- 20.6
  D.C. MotorCopy
5.1 - The nuclear model of the atom
2
- 21.1
  Atomic modelCopy
- 21.2
  NucleusCopy
5.2 - Radioactivity
5
- 22.1
  Detection of radioactivityCopy
- 22.2
  Characteristics of the three kinds of emissionCopy
- 22.3
  Radioative decayCopy
- 22.4
  Half life of radioactive elementsCopy
- 22.5
  Safety precautionsCopy
6.1 - Earth and the Solar System
2
- 23.1
  6.1.1 The Earth
- 23.2
  6.1.2 The Solar System
6.2 - Stars and the Universe
3
- 24.1
  6.2.1 The Sun as a star
- 24.2
  6.2.2 Stars
- 24.3
  6.2.3 The Universe
Paper 6 instructions
3
- 25.1
  Safety precautions and improvementsCopy
- 25.2
  GraphsCopy
- 25.3
  Graphs 1Copy

Cambridge IGCSE Physics

Safety precautionsCopy

Learning Objectives

Recall the effects of ionizing radiations on living things
Describe how radioactive materials are handled, used and stored in a safe way

Contents to learn

Safety precautions

Point away from people
Label the container
Store in a lead lined container
Lock away when not in use
Handle with tongs
Wear protective clothing. The minimum requirements include a laboratory coat, safety glasses and close-toed shoes

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