1. Matter

The Particle Model

Developing Models of the Atom

Atomic Structure

Density

Solids, Liquids & Gases

PAG: Determining Density

Changes of State

Changes of State

Heat Energy & Temperature

Specific Heat Capacity

Specific Latent Heat

PAG: Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

Pressure

Temperature & Pressure

Pressure & Volume

Work on a Gas

Atmospheric Pressure

Floating & Sinking

Pressure in a Liquid

2. Forces

Motion

Measuring Speed

Calculating Speed

SI Units

Scalars & Vectors

Graphs of Motion

Area Under Velocity-Time Graphs

Calculating Uniform Acceleration

Forces

Contact & Non-Contact Forces

Forces as Vectors

Free Body Diagrams

Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

Circular Motion

Newton's Laws

Newton’s First Law

Newton’s Second Law

PAG: Investigating Force & Acceleration

Newton’s Third Law

Inertia

Momentum

Force & Momentum

Work Done & Energy Transfer

Work Done

Energy Stores & Transfers

Power

Forces & Elasticity

Changing Shape

Hooke's Law

Force–Extension Graphs

Work Done on a Spring

PAG: Investigating Force & Extension

Forces in Action

Weight, Mass & Gravity

Calculating Weight

Moments

Levers & Gears

Force & Pressure

3. Electricity

Static & Charge

Electric Charge

Static Electricity

Electric Fields

Charge & Current

Simple Circuits

Circuit Diagrams

Current, Resistance & Potential Difference

Resistors

I–V Graphs

PAG: Investigating I–V Characteristics

Series & Parallel Circuits

Series & Parallel Circuits

Resistors in Series & Parallel

PAG: Investigating Series & Parallel Circuits

Comparing Series & Parallel Circuits

Testing Series & Parallel Circuits

Electrical Power

Calculating Energy Transfers

4. Magnetism & Magnetic Fields

Magnets & Magnetic Fields

Magnetism

Permanent & Induced Magnets

Magnetic Fields

The Earth's Magnetic Field

Magnetic Fields in Wires & Solenoids

Uses of Magnetism

The Motor Effect

Fleming's Left-Hand Rule

Electric Motors

Electromagnetic Induction

Generators & Dynamos

Transformers

The Transformer Equation

Microphones, Loudspeakers & Headphones

5. Waves in Matter

Wave Behaviour

Describing Wave Motion

The Wave Equation

Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

Measuring the Speed of Waves

Transmission of Sound Waves

PAG: Measuring Wave Properties

Reflection, Absorption & Transmission

PAG: Investigating Reflection & Refraction

Sound Waves & Hearing

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Properties of EM Waves

Electromagnetic (EM) Waves

Applications of EM Waves

Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves

Imaging Using EM Waves

Radio Waves

Wave Interactions

EM Waves & Matter

Convex & Concave Lenses

Convex & Concave Ray Diagrams

Colour & Light

6. Radioactivity

Radioactive Emissions

Atomic Nuclei

The Absorption & Emission of EM Radiation

Nuclear Notation

Isotopes

Radioactive Decay

Decay Equations

Properties of Alpha, Beta & Gamma

Half-Life

Calculating Radioactive Decay

Uses & Hazards of Radiation

Contamination & Irradiation

Hazards of Contamination & Irradiation

Medical Uses of Radiation

Nuclear Fission

Nuclear Fusion

7. Energy

Conservation of Energy

The Law of Conservation of Energy

Examples of Energy Transfer

Changes in Energy

KE, GPE & EPE

Power & Efficiency

Wasted Energy

Thermal Conductivity

PAG: Investigating Insulation

Efficiency

Improving Efficiency

Energy Transfers in Appliances

Power Ratings

8. Global Challenges

Physics on the Move

Estimating Speeds & Accelerations

Units & Calculations

Reaction Time

Factors Affecting Stopping Distance

Estimating Decelerating Forces

Estimating Braking Distances, Speeds & Accelerations

Energy Resources & Power Transmission

Energy Resources

Comparing Energy Resources

The National Grid

Use of Transformers

AC & High Voltage Transmission

AC & DC

Mains Electricity

Dangers of Mains Electricity

Earth & Space

Galactic Red-shift

Lifecycle of a Star

Black Body Radiation

The Solar System

Orbital Motion

Temperature of the Earth

Seismic Waves

Exam boards

• WJEC GCSE Physics
• AQA GCSE Physics
• Edexcel GCSE Physics

Study tools

• OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway) · Exam Questions
• OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway) · Past Papers

Related links

• GCSE Physics · Revision Notes
• GCSE Physics · Exam Questions
• GCSE Physics · Past Papers
• GCSE Physics · Glossary