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Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)
1. Motion, forces and energy
2. Thermal physics
3. Waves
4. Electricity and magnetism
5. Nuclear physics
5.1.1 The atom
5.1.1.1—Structure of an atom in terms of a
5.1.1.2—How atoms may form positive ions by
5.1.1.3—Alpha-particle scattering by thin
5.1.2 The nucleus
5.2.1 Detection of radioactivity
5.2.2 The three types of nuclear emission
5.2.3 Radioactive decay
5.2.4 Half-life
5.2.5 Safety precautions
6. Space physics
7. Assessed scientific skills
IGCSE/CAIE/Physics//Concept/5. Nuclear physics/5.1.1 The atom/5.1.1.2—How atoms may form positive ions by

5. Nuclear physics

Syllabus
0625–2026–2027
Section
5
Level
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Exam analysis

Most tested topics

  1. The atom
  2. The nucleus
  3. Detection of radioactivity
  4. The three types of nuclear emission
  5. Radioactive decay
  6. Half-life
  7. Safety precautions