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IGCSE CAIE Physics

1. Motion, forces and energy

1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques

1.3 Mass and weight

1.5.1 Effects of forces

1.5.2 Turning effect of forces

1.5.3 Centre of gravity

1.7.3 Energy resources

2. Thermal physics

2.1.1 States of matter

2.1.2 Particle model

2.1.3 Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

2.2.2 Specific heat capacity

2.2.3 Melting, boiling and evaporation

2.3.1 Conduction

2.3.2 Convection

2.3.3 Radiation

2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

3.1 General properties of waves

3.2.1 Reflection of light

3.2.2 Refraction of light

3.2.3 Thin lenses

3.2.4 Dispersion of light

3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum

4. Electricity and magnetism

4.1 Simple phenomena of magnetism

4.2.1 Electric charge

4.2.2 Electric current

4.2.3 Electromotive force and potential difference

4.2.4 Resistance

4.2.5 Electrical energy and electrical power

4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components

4.3.2 Series and parallel circuits

4.3.3 Action and use of circuit components

4.4 Electrical safety

4.5.1 Electromagnetic induction

4.5.2 The a.c. generator

4.5.3 Magnetic effect of a current

4.5.4 Force on a current-carrying conductor

4.5.5 The d.c. motor

4.5.6 The transformer

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

5.2.5 Safety precautions

6. Space physics

6.1.1 The Earth

6.1.2 The Solar System

6.1.2.1—Contents: (a) the Sun (one star) (b)

6.1.2.2—Four inner planets are small/rocky and

6.1.2.3—Strength of the gravitational field

6.1.2.4—Time it takes light to travel a

6.1.2.5—Sun contains most of the mass of the

6.1.2.6—Force that keeps an object in orbit

6.1.2.7—Planets, minor planets and comets have

6.1.2.8—Analyse and interpret planetary data

6.1.2.9—Strength of the Sun’s gravitational

6.1.2.10—An object in an elliptical orbit

6.2.1 The Sun as a star

6.2.3 The Universe

IGCSE CAIE Physics/Extended/6. Space physics/6.1.2 The Solar System/6.1.2.8—Analyse and interpret planetary data

CAIE IGCSE Physics EXTENDED 6.1.2.8 Analyse & interpret planetary data

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