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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 1P
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
Look no further, the complete set of Edexcel IGCSE Separate Science (4SS0) predicted exams. 6 full papers with mark schemes.
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following papers: 4BI1 - 1B and 2B; 4CH1 - 1C and 2C; 4PH1 - 1P and 2P.
For 1B:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Variety of living organisms (1.2 - 1.4)
• Topic 2b - Cell structure (2.2 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Biological molecules (2.8 - 2.9)
• Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.18 - 2.32)
• Topic 2g - Gas exchange (2.49)
• Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 - 3.39)
• Topic 4b - Feeding relationships (4.6 - 4.9)
• Topic 4d - Human influences on the environment (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5a - Food production (5.5 - 5.8)
For 2B:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2B paper closely. The obligatory comprehension question is also included. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.25 - 2.28)
• Topic 2i - Excretion (2.72B - 2.76B)
• Topic 2j - Coordination and response (2.83 - 2.92)
• Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.3 - 3.7)
• Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.16B - 3.18B)
• Topic 4c - Cycles within ecosystems (4.11B - 4.15)
• Topic 5a - Food production (5.9B)
• Topic 5d - Cloning (5.17B - 5.18B)
For 1C:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
For 2C:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 2C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Elements, compounds and mixtures (1.8 - 1.10)
• Topic 1i - Electrolysis (1.55C - 1.60C)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 2e - Extraction and uses of metals (2.22C - 2.27C)
• Topic 2f - Acids, alkalis and titrations (2.28 - 2.33C)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17 - 3.22C)
• Topic 4f - Carboxylic acids (4.34C - 4.35C)
• Topic 4g - Esters (4.38C - 4.42C)
For 1P:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
For 2P:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.25P - 1.33P)
• Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P)
• Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P)
• Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P)
• Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P)
• Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P - 8.18P)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
The complete collection of Summer 2024 predicted exams for Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) - 4SD0.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!.
The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P
For 1B:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Variety of living organisms (1.2 - 1.4)
• Topic 2b - Cell structure (2.2 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Biological molecules (2.8 - 2.9)
• Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.18 - 2.32)
• Topic 2g - Gas exchange (2.49)
• Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.2 – 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.39)
• Topic 4b - Feeding relationships (4.6 - 4.9)
• Topic 4d - Human influences on the environment (4.14 – 4.17)
• Topic 5a - Food production (5.5 - 5.8)
For 1C:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17)
• Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24)
• Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33)
• Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41)
• Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47)
• Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3)
• Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14)
• Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39)
• Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50)
• Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4)
• Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13)
• Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17)
• Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6)
• Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22)
• Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47)
For 1P:
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following papers: 4PH1 - 1P and 4PH1 - 2P.
For 1P:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9)
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24)
• Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9)
• Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23)
• Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4)
• Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14)
• Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16)
• Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19)
• Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6)
For 2P:
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.25P - 1.33P)
• Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P)
• Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P)
• Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P)
• Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P)
• Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P - 8.18P)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 8 - Astrophysics. Contains colour coded specification points. Three presentations included:
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
33 - Cosmology
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted.
Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection.
Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction.
Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms.
Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction.
Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block.
Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms.
Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c.
Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index.
Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
The complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered.
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 33 presentations included:
1 - Distance and Speed
2 - Acceleration
3 - Forces
4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag
6 - Hooke’s Law
7 - Momentum
8 - Forces and Moments
9 - Mains Electricity
10 - Power, Current and Voltage
11 - Circuits Part 1
12 - Circuits Part 2
13 - Static Electricity
14 - Waves
15 - Electromagnetic Waves
16 - Reflection and Refraction
17 - Sound Waves
18 - Energy
19 - Thermal Energy
20 - Work and Power
21 - Sources of Energy
22 - Density and Pressure
23 - Changes of State
24 - Ideal Gases
25 - Magnetism
26 - Electromagnets Part 1
27 - Electromagnets Part 2
28 - Radioactivity Part 1
29 - Radioactivity Part 2
30 - Fission and Fusion
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
33 - Cosmology
The complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered.
Be sure to check out our presentations!
Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8. This pack contains 33 worksheets, including:
1 - Distance and Speed
2 - Acceleration
3 - Forces
4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag
6 - Hooke’s Law
7 - Momentum
8 - Forces and Moments
9 - Mains Electricity
10 - Power, Current and Voltage
11 - Circuits Part 1
12 - Circuits Part 2
13 - Static Electricity
14 - Waves
15 - Electromagnetic Waves
16 - Reflection and Refraction
17 - Sound Waves
18 - Energy
19 - Thermal Energy
20 - Work and Power
21 - Sources of Energy
22 - Density and Pressure
23 - Changes of State
24 - Ideal Gases
25 - Magnetism
26 - Electromagnets Part 1
27 - Electromagnets Part 2
28 - Radioactivity Part 1
29 - Radioactivity Part 2
30 - Fission and Fusion
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
33 - Cosmology
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted.
Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection.
Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction.
Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms.
Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction.
Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block.
Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms.
Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c.
Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index.
Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.24P - Know that the frequency range for human hearing is 20–20,000 Hz.
Specification Point 3.25P - Practical: investigate the speed of sound in air.
Specification Point 3.26P - Understand how an oscilloscope and microphone can be used to display a sound wave.
Specification Point 3.27P - Practical: investigate the frequency of a sound wave using an oscilloscope.
Specification Point 3.28P - Understand how the pitch of a sound relates to the frequency of vibration of the source.
Specification Point 3.29P - Understand how the loudness of a sound relates to the amplitude of vibration of the source.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 2P
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.25P - 1.33P)
• Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P)
• Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P)
• Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P)
• Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P)
• Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P)
• Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P)
• Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P - 8.18P)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 4.6 - Describe how thermal energy transfer may take place by conduction, convection and radiation.
Specification Point 4.7 - Explain the role of convection in everyday phenomena.
Specification Point 4.8 - Explain how emission and absorption of radiation are related to surface and temperature.
Specification Point 4.9 - Practical: investigate thermal energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
Specification Point 4.10 - Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer, such as insulation.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 8.11P - Understand how the brightness of a star at a standard distance can be represented using absolute magnitude.
Specification Point 8.12P - Draw the main components of the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Specification Point 8.13P - Describe the past evolution of the universe and the main arguments in favour of the Big Bang theory.
Specification Point 8.14P - Describe evidence that supports the Big Bang theory.
Specification Point 8.15P - Describe that if a wave source is moving relative to an observer, there will be a change in the observed frequency and wavelength.
Specification Point 8.16P - Use the equation relating to change in wavelength, reference wavelength, velocity of a galaxy and the speed of light.
Specification Point 8.17P - Describe the red-shift in light received from galaxies at different distances away from the Earth.
Specification Point 8.18P - Explain why the red-shift of galaxies provides evidence for the expansion of the universe.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments.
This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 1P
This mock is based on our 2023 Predicted Papers.
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• Topic 1b – Movement and position (1.4 – 1.10)
• Topic 2b – Mains electricity (2.2 – 2.6)
• Topic 2c – Energy and voltage in circuits (2.8 – 2.21)
• Topic 3c – The electromagnetic spectrum (3.10 – 3.13)
• Topic 4b – Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10)
• Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3)
• Topic 6b – Magnetism (6.2 – 6.7)
• Topic 6c – Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 – 6.14)
• Topic 7b – Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.8, 7.16)
• Topic 7c – Fission and fusion (7.17 – 7.25)
• Topic 8b – Motion in the universe (8.6)
• Topic 8c – Stellar evolution (8.8 – 8.10)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 4.6 - Describe how thermal energy transfer may take place by conduction, convection and radiation.
Specification Point 4.7 - Explain the role of convection in everyday phenomena.
Specification Point 4.8 - Explain how emission and absorption of radiation are related to surface and temperature.
Specification Point 4.9 - Practical: investigate thermal energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
Specification Point 4.10 - Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer, such as insulation.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.7 - Use the relationship between frequency and wavelength in different contexts including sound waves and electromagnetic waves.
Specification Point 3.8 - Explain why there is a change in the observed frequency and wavelength of a wave when its source is moving relative to an observer, and that this is known as the Doppler effect.
Specification Point 3.10 - Know that light is part of a continuous electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray radiations and that all these waves travel at the same speed in free space.
Specification Point 3.11 - Know the order of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency, including the colours of the visible spectrum.
Specification Point 3.12 - Explain some of the uses of electromagnetic radiations.
Specification Point 3.13 - Explain the detrimental effects of excessive exposure of the human body to electromagnetic waves and describe simple protective measures against the risks.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 1 - Distance and Speed. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 1.1 - Understand how to use some common units in physics.
Specification Point 1.3 - Plot and explain distance−time graphs.
Specification Point 1.4 - Know and use the relationship between average speed, distance moved and time taken.
Specification Point 1.5 - Practical: investigate the motion of everyday objects such as toy cars or tennis balls.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 7.17 - Know that nuclear reactions, including fission, fusion and radioactive decay, can be a source of energy.
Specification Point 7.18 - Understand how a nucleus of U-235 can be split by collision with a neutron, and that this process releases energy as kinetic energy of the fission products.
Specification Point 7.19 -Know that the fission of U-235 produces two radioactive daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons.
Specification Point 7.20 - Describe how a chain reaction can be set up if the neutrons produced by one fission strike other U-235 nuclei.
Specification Point 7.21 - Describe the role played by the control rods and moderator in the fission process.
Specification Point 7.22 - Understand the role of shielding around a nuclear reactor.
Specification Point 7.23 - Explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.
Specification Point 7.24 - Describe nuclear fusion as the creation of larger nuclei resulting in a loss of mass from smaller nuclei, accompanied by a release of energy.
Specification Point 7.25 - Know that fusion is the energy source for stars.
Specification Point 7.26 - Explain why nuclear fusion does not happen at low temperatures and pressures, due to electrostatic repulsion of protons.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 3.1 - Use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s).
Specification Point 3.2 - Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.
Specification Point 3.3 - Know the definitions of amplitude, wavefront, frequency, wavelength and period of a waves.
Specification Point 3.4 - Know that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter.
Specification Point 3.5 - Know and use the relationship between the speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave.
Specification Point 3.6 - Use the relationship between frequency and time period.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
