Spec 8463
Step-by-step AQA GCSE Physics lessons by topic, building up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grip on equations, units and Key Stage 3 fundamentals before tackling the more demanding topics like electromagnetism, the particle model of matter and space physics.
1 Energy
1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
1.2 Conservation and dissipation of energy
2 Electricity
2.1 Current, potential difference and resistance
2.3 Domestic uses and safety
2.4 Energy transfers
2.5 Static electricity
3 Particle model of matter
3.1 Changes of state and the particle model
3.2 Internal energy and energy transfers
3.3 Particle model and pressure
4 Atomic structure
4.1 Atoms and isotopes
4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation
4.3 Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation
4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion
5 Forces
5.1 Forces and their interactions
5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids
5.7 Momentum (HT only)
5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids
5.5.1 Pressure in a fluid
5.6 Forces and motion
5.6.1 Describing motion along a line
5.6.2 Forces, accelerations and Newton's Laws of motion
5.6.3 Forces and braking
6 Waves
6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids
6.2 Electromagnetic waves
6.3 Black body radiation
7 Magnetism and electromagnetism
7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
7.2 The motor effect
7.3 Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (HT only)
8 Space physics
8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites
