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Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)

1. Motion, forces and energy

2. Thermal physics

4. Electricity and magnetism

5. Nuclear physics

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

5.2.4.1—Half-life as the time for half the

5.2.4.2—Half-life from data or decay curves

5.2.4.3—Isotope choice using radiation type

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

7. Assessed scientific skills

IGCSE/CAIE/Physics//Concept/5. Nuclear physics/5.2.4 Half-life/5.2.4.1—Half-life as the time for half the

5. Nuclear physics

Syllabus: 0625–2026–2027
Section: 5
Level: —

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

The atom
The nucleus
Detection of radioactivity
The three types of nuclear emission
Radioactive decay
Half-life
Safety precautions