GCSE Edexcel Foundation Physics topics
Every topic in this course, with the subtopics inside each one.
Topics and what they cover
- Topic 1: Key concepts of physics: 3 lessons: Units, prefixes and calculations
- Topic 2: Motion and forces: 19 lessons: Scalars, vectors, speed and acceleration, Forces, weight and Newton's laws, Momentum and collisions
- Topic 3: Conservation of energy: 5 lessons: Conservation, dissipation and efficiency, Energy resources
- Topic 4: Waves: 9 lessons: Wave properties, reflection and sound
- Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum: 14 lessons: Light rays, lenses and electromagnetic waves, Thermal radiation and surface effects
- Topic 6: Radioactivity: 29 lessons: Atomic structure and isotopes, Radiation types, detection and half-life, Medical and industrial uses of radioactivity, Fission, fusion and nuclear power
- Topic 7: Astronomy: 10 lessons: Gravity, the Solar System and orbital motion, Red-shift and models of the Universe, Star life cycles and observing the Universe
- Topic 8: Energy - Forces doing work: 12 lessons: Energy stores and transfers, Work done, kinetic energy and power
- Topic 9: Forces and their effects: 6 lessons: Contact and non-contact forces, Moments, levers and gears, Pressure and unwanted energy transfer
- Topic 10: Electricity and circuits: 22 lessons: Charge, current and potential difference, Resistance and circuit behaviour, Mains electricity and safety, Power, energy transfer and appliances
- Topic 11: Static electricity: 3 lessons: Charging by friction, earthing and electric fields
- Topic 12: Magnetism and the motor effect: 5 lessons: Permanent and induced magnetism
- Topic 13: Electromagnetic induction: 2 lessons: Generating current by induction
- Topic 14: Particle model: 13 lessons: States of matter and density, Specific heat capacity and latent heat, Gas pressure and temperature
- Topic 15: Forces and matter: 6 lessons: Elasticity and spring behaviour, Pressure in liquids and upthrust