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Edexcel A-Level Physics Geometry and Trigonometry

Review geometry and trigonometry in Edexcel A-Level Physics through areas, volumes, right-angle checks, angular estimates and radian conversion.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11

Exam points

  • calculate physical areas or volumes using circles, cylinders and measured dimensions
  • use Pythagoras or trigonometry to check right angles, gradients or projected sizes
  • convert phase or angle values from degrees to radians using the correct 2π/360 factor

Covered syllabus points

C.4.1—Angles in regular structuresC.4.2—Representing two- and three-dimensional formsC.4.3—Areas and volumesC.4.4—Pythagoras and triangle anglesC.4.5—Trigonometry in physical problemsC.4.6—Small-angle approximationsC.4.7—Degrees and radians