What this topic covers
Topic P3: Electricity and magnetism has 3 subtopics:
- P3.1 Static and charge
- P3.2 Simple circuits
- P3.3 Magnets and magnetic fields
GCSE OCR Foundation Combined Science Physics
Topic P3: Electricity and magnetism – GCSE OCR Foundation Combined Science Physics revision notes
Revise Topic P3: Electricity and magnetism for GCSE OCR Foundation Combined Science Physics, including P3.1 Static and charge. 30 lessons across 3 subtopics.
OCR Combined Science Physics electricity and magnetism content. 30 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Topic P3: Electricity and magnetism lessons by subtopic
30 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
P3.1 Static and charge
P3.2 Simple circuits
- Circuit Symbols and Diagrams
- Electric Charge and Current
- The Charge Flow Equation
- Current, Potential Difference and Resistance
- Resistors in Series and Parallel
- Calculating Voltage, Current, and Resistance
- Measuring Resistance and Ohmic Conductors
- Non-Ohmic Components: Lamps and Diodes
- Thermistors, LDRs, and Non-Linearity
- Series Circuits: Current, PD & Resistance
- Parallel Circuits: Current, PD & Resistance
- Series Circuits: Calculations, Design & Testing
- AC vs DC Potential Difference
- Mains Electricity: Dangers and Precautions
- Three-Core Cables and Wire Identification
- Understanding Electrical Power
- Power, Current, and Resistance
- Energy Transfers in Appliances
- Electrical Work and Energy Calculations (Part 1/2)
- Electrical Work and Energy Calculations (Part 2/2)
P3.3 Magnets and magnetic fields
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