What this topic covers
Topic P3: Electricity has 2 subtopics:
- P3.1 Static and charge
- P3.2 Simple circuits
GCSE OCR Foundation Physics
Topic P3: Electricity – GCSE OCR Foundation Physics revision notes
Revise Topic P3: Electricity for GCSE OCR Foundation Physics, including P3.1 Static and charge and P3.2 Simple circuits. 21 lessons across 2 subtopics.
OCR Electricity: static charge and simple circuits. 21 lessons in 2 subtopics.
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Topic P3: Electricity lessons by subtopic
21 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)
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