1. Key Concepts of Physics

1.1 Expressing Quantities & SI Units

1.1.1 Units & Prefixes

1.1.2 Conversions & Standard Form

2. Motion & Forces

2.1 Describing Motion

2.1.1 Scalars & Vectors

2.1.2 Speed

2.1.3 Velocity

2.1.4 Distance-Time Graphs

2.1.5 Acceleration

2.1.6 Calculating Uniform Acceleration

2.1.7 Velocity-Time Graphs

2.1.8 Area under a Velocity-Time Graph

2.1.9 Measuring Speed

2.2 Forces

2.2.1 Newton's First Law

2.2.2 Newton's Second Law

2.2.3 Core Practical: Investigating Force & Acceleration

2.2.4 Newton's Third Law

2.2.5 Weight, Mass & Gravity

2.2.6 Circular Motion

2.3 Momentum

2.3.1 Momentum

2.3.2 Conservation of Momentum

2.3.3 Force & Momentum

2.3.4 Mass & Inertia

2.4 Stopping Distances

2.4.1 Stopping Distances

2.4.2 Measuring Reaction Time

2.4.3 Factors Affecting Stopping Distance

2.4.4 Calculating Stopping Distances

3. Conservation of Energy

3.1 Conservation of Energy

3.1.1 Gravitational Potential Energy

3.1.2 Kinetic Energy

3.1.3 Conservation of Energy

3.1.4 Examples of Energy Transfers

3.2 Efficiency & Energy Resources

3.2.1 Wasted Energy

3.2.2 Conduction of Heat

3.2.3 Efficiency

3.2.4 Improving Efficiency

3.2.5 Energy Resources

4. Waves

4.1 Properties of Waves

4.1.1 Introduction to Waves

4.1.2 Describing Wave Motion

4.1.3 Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

4.1.4 The Wave Equation

4.1.5 Measuring Wave Speed

4.1.6 Calculating Depth & Distance

4.1.7 Wave Interactions

4.1.8 Refraction

4.1.9 Refraction & Speed

4.1.10 Wave Interactions & Wavelength

4.1.11 Core Practical: Investigating Wave Properties

4.2 Sound

4.2.1 Sound Waves

4.2.2 Ultrasound & Infrasound

4.2.3 Transmission of Sound

5. Light & the Electromagnetic Spectrum

5.1 Optics

5.1.1 Reflection & Refraction

5.1.2 Total Internal Reflection

5.1.3 Light & Surfaces

5.1.4 Lenses

5.1.5 Real & Virtual Images

5.2 Electromagnetic Waves

5.2.1 Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

5.2.2 The Electromagnetic Spectrum

5.2.3 EM Waves & Matter

5.2.4 Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves

5.2.5 Applications of EM Waves

5.2.6 EM Waves & Atoms

5.2.7 Radio Waves

5.3 Thermal Radiation

5.3.1 Thermal Radiation

5.3.2 Radiation & Temperature Change

5.3.3 Core Practical: Investigating Thermal Radiation

6. Radioactivity

6.1 Atomic Structure

6.1.1 Inside the Atom

6.1.2 Protons, Neutrons & Electrons

6.1.3 Atomic & Mass Number

6.1.4 Isotopes

6.1.5 Electron Structure

6.1.6 Positive Ions

6.1.7 Developing Models of the Atom

6.2 Radioactive Decay

6.2.1 Types of Radiation

6.2.2 Properties of Radiation

6.2.3 Background Radiation

6.2.4 Detecting Radiation

6.2.5 Beta Decay

6.2.6 Decay & Transformations

6.2.7 Nuclear Equations

6.2.8 The Random Nature of Decay

6.2.9 Activity & Decay

6.2.10 Half-Life

6.3 Uses & Dangers of Radiation

6.3.1 Dangers of Radiation

6.3.2 Contamination & Irradiation

6.3.3 Uses of Radiation

6.3.4 Half-Life & Risk

6.3.5 Medical Uses of Radiation

6.4 Nuclear Fission & Fusion

6.4.1 Nuclear Energy

6.4.2 Nuclear Fission

6.4.3 Nuclear Reactors

6.4.4 Energy & Waste

6.4.5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Nuclear Power

6.4.6 Nuclear Fusion

6.4.7 The Conditions for Fusion

7. Astronomy

7.1 The Solar System & Lifecycles of Stars

7.1.1 Gravity & Weight

7.1.2 The Solar System

7.1.3 Circular Orbits

7.1.4 Non-Circular Orbits

7.1.5 Equilibrium in Stars

7.1.6 The Life Cycle of Solar Mass Stars

7.1.7 The Life Cycle of Larger Stars

7.2 Cosmology

7.2.1 Theories of the Universe

7.2.2 The Doppler Effect

7.2.3 Galactic Red-shift

7.2.4 The Cosmic Microwave Background

7.2.5 Observing the Universe

8. Energy – Forces Doing Work

8.1 Work, Power & Efficiency

8.1.1 Energy Stores & Transfers

8.1.2 Changes in Energy

8.1.3 Work & Energy

8.1.4 GPE & KE

8.1.5 Dissipation of Energy

8.1.6 Power

8.1.7 Efficiency & Power

9. Forces & their Effects

9.1 Types of Forces

9.1.1 Contact & Non-Contact Forces

9.1.2 Force as a Vector

9.1.3 Scale Drawings

9.1.4 Free Body Diagrams

9.1.5 Balanced Forces

9.2 Moments

9.2.1 Moments

9.2.2 The Principle of Moments

9.2.3 Levers & Gears

10. Electricity & Circuits

10.1 Current, Potential Difference & Resistance

10.1.1 Atomic Structure

10.1.2 Circuit Diagrams

10.1.3 Potential Difference

10.1.4 Current

10.1.5 Current in Circuits

10.1.6 Resistance

10.2 Components in Series & Parallel Circuits

10.2.1 Resistors in Series & Parallel

10.2.2 Comparing Series & Parallel Circuits

10.2.3 Electrical Components

10.2.4 Testing Components

10.2.5 Core Practical: Investigating & Testing Circuits

10.3 Energy Transfers in Circuits

10.3.1 Heating in Circuits

10.3.2 Reducing Heating in Circuits

10.3.3 Uses & Dangers of Electric Heating

10.3.4 Calculating Electric Energy

10.3.5 Energy & Power

10.3.6 Electricity & Power

10.3.7 Energy Transfers in Appliances

10.4 Mains Electricity

10.4.1 AC & DC

10.4.2 Mains Electricity

10.4.3 Dangers of Mains Electricity

11. Static Electricity

11.1 Static Electricity

11.1.1 Electric Charge

11.1.2 Examples of Static Electricity

11.1.3 Uses & Dangers of Static Electricity

11.1.4 Electric Fields

11.1.5 Fields & Static

12. Magnetism & the Motor Effect

12.1 Magnetism

12.1.1 Magnetism

12.1.2 Permanent & Induced Magnets

12.1.3 Magnetic Fields

12.1.4 The Earth's Magnetic Field

12.2 Electromagnetism & The Motor Effect

12.2.1 Magnetic Fields in Wires

12.2.2 Magnetic Fields in Solenoids

12.2.3 The Motor Effect

12.2.4 Fleming's Left Hand Rule

12.2.5 Calculating Magnetic Force

12.2.6 Electric Motors

13. Electromagnetic Induction

13.1 Electromagnetic Induction

13.1.1 Generating Electricity

13.1.2 Factors Affecting EM Induction

13.1.3 Applications of the Generator Effect

13.1.4 Loudspeakers & Headphones

13.1.5 Transformers

13.1.6 The Transformer Equation

13.1.7 The National Grid

13.1.8 The Ideal Transformer Equation

13.1.9 High Voltage Transmission

14. Particle Model

14.1 States of Matter & Thermal Capacity

14.1.1 Density

14.1.2 Solids, Liquids & Gases

14.1.3 Core Practical: Determining Density

14.1.4 Changes of State

14.1.5 Thermal Energy

14.1.6 Specific Heat & Latent Heat

14.1.7 Specific Heat Capacity

14.1.8 Specific Latent Heat

14.1.9 Thermal Insulation

14.1.10 Core Practical: Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

14.2 Particle Model & Pressure

14.2.1 Kinetic Theory

14.2.2 Absolute Zero

14.2.3 Pressure & Volume

14.2.4 Boyle's Law

14.2.5 Doing Work on a Gas

15. Forces & Matter

15.1 Forces & Elasticity

15.1.1 Changing Shape

15.1.2 Hooke's Law

15.1.3 Elastic Potential Energy

15.1.4 Core Practical: Investigating Force & Extension

15.2 Pressure & Pressure Differences in Fluids

15.2.1 Pressure in Fluids

15.2.2 Pressure & Forces

15.2.3 Pressure in a Liquid

15.2.4 Calculating Pressure in a Liquid

15.2.5 Upthrust