GCSE Combined Science Physics Revision: Edexcel Higher Notes

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GCSE Edexcel Higher Combined Science Physics

GCSE Combined Science Physics revision for Edexcel Higher tier: free notes across 13 topics, each split into subtopics and lessons.

13 topics and 158 lessons for GCSE Edexcel Higher Combined Science Physics. Each topic lists its subtopics so you can go straight to the part you need.

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GCSE Edexcel Higher Combined Science 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: 24 lessons: Scalars, vectors, speed and acceleration, Forces, weight and Newton's laws, Momentum and collisions
Topic 3: Conservation of energy: 6 lessons: Conservation, dissipation and efficiency, Energy resources
Topic 4: Waves: 14 lessons: Wave properties, reflection and sound
Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum: 11 lessons: Light rays, lenses and electromagnetic waves
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 8: Energy - Forces doing work: 12 lessons: Energy stores and transfers, Work done, kinetic energy and power
Topic 9: Forces and their effects: 9 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 12: Magnetism and the motor effect: 9 lessons: Permanent and induced magnetism, Current in magnetic fields and the motor effect
Topic 13: Electromagnetic induction: 5 lessons: Transformers and the National Grid, Generating current by induction
Topic 14: Particle model: 10 lessons: States of matter and density, Specific heat capacity and latent heat, Gas pressure and temperature
Topic 15: Forces and matter: 4 lessons: Elasticity and spring behaviour

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know GCSE Edexcel Higher Combined Science Physics is my course?

Check the level, exam board and tier with your teacher, or look at the front of a past paper you have been given. Content differs between boards, so it is worth getting this right first.

Where should I start?

Start with the topic you find hardest, or the one your next test is on. Read a lesson, then close it and write down what you remember before moving on.

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