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GCSE Equations - All
Kinetic energy,
Gravitational potential energy,
Power p1
34  cards
Module 1 - 1.1.1 Planning
Data is valid if,
Range of measurements
2  cards
Module 1 - 1.1.2 Implementing
To minimise parallax error
1  cards
Module 1 - 1.1.3 Analysing
Ignore anomalies when,
Plot on x axis,
Plot on y axis
3  cards
Module 1 - 1.1.4 Evaluation
Limitations and improvements
1  cards
Module 2 - 2.1.1 Physical Quantities
Quantity,
Estimates
2  cards
Module 2 - 2.1.2 SI Units
Si units 7,
Pico,
Nano
9  cards
Module 2 - 2.2.1 Measurements and Uncertainties
Random errors,
Systematic errors,
Accuracy
8  cards
Module 2 - 2.3.1 Nature of Quantities
Scalar definition,
Vector definition
2  cards
Module 3 - 3.1.1 Kinematics
Distance,
Displacement,
Speed
7  cards
Module 3 - 3.1.2 Linear Motion
Thinking distance,
Braking distance,
What affects thinking distance
7  cards
Module 3 - 3.1.3 Projectile Motion
In the 2d projection of a particle
1  cards
Module 3 - 3.2.1 Dynamics
The newton,
Weight,
Tension
6  cards
Module 3 - 3.2.2 Motion with Non-Uniform Acceleration
Drag,
Factors affecting drag,
Forces on a parachutist
3  cards
Module 3 - 3.2.3 Equilibrium
Moment,
Conditions needed for equilibrium,
Principle of moments
10  cards
Module 3 - 3.2.4 Density and Pressure
Density,
Pressure,
Pressure in fluids
6  cards
Module 3 - 3.3.1 Work and Conservation of Energy
Work done energy transferred,
1j of work is done when,
The principle of conservation of ...
5  cards
Module 3 - 3.3.2 Kinetic and Potential Energies
In a closed system
1  cards
Module 3 - 3.3.3 Power
Power
1  cards
Module 3 - 3.4.1 Springs
Elastic deformation,
Plastic deformation,
Stiffness
11  cards
Module 3 - 3.4.2 Mechanical Properties of Matter
When work is done on a wire to st...,
Tensile stress,
Tensile strain
11  cards
Module 3 - 3.5.1 Newton's Laws of Motion
Newton s first law,
Newton s second law,
Newton s third law
6  cards
Module 3 - 3.5.2 Collisions
The principle of conservation of ...,
Elastic collision,
Inelastic collision
4  cards
Module 4 - 4.1.1 Charge
Electric current definition,
1 coloumb,
Current is the movement of
7  cards
Module 4 - 4.1.2 Mean Drift Velocity
Carrier density,
Mean drift velocity,
Compare drift speeds with electricty
10  cards
Module 4 - 4.2.2 E.m.f. and P.d.
Electromotive force definition,
Electromotive force energy,
Potential difference definition
8  cards
Module 4 - 4.2.3 Resistance
Ohm s law,
Fixed resistor,
Buble
6  cards
Module 4 - 4.2.4 Resistivity
Resistance of a wire depends on 3...,
Resistivity changes with,
Resistivity equation
6  cards
Module 4 - 4.2.5 Power
Power definition,
Electricity is measured in,
Cost depends on
3  cards
Module 4 - 4.3.1 Series and Parallel Circuits
Kirchoff s first law,
Kirchoff s second law
2  cards
Module 4 - 4.3.2 Internal Resistance
Terminal pd,
Lost volts,
Internal resistance
6  cards
Module 4 - 4.3.3. Potential Dividers
Practical applications variable r...
1  cards
Module 4 - 4.4.1 Wave Motion
Progressive waves,
Transverse waves,
Longitudinal waves
20  cards
Module 4 - 4.4.2 Electromagnetic Waves
Radio waves,
Microwaves,
Infrared
11  cards
Module 4 - 4.4.3 Superposition
Principle of superposition,
Constructive interference,
Destructive interference
9  cards
Module 4 - 4.4.4 Stationary Waves
Stationary waves,
Stationary waves are formed when,
Node
8  cards
Module 4 - 4.5.1 Photons
Photons,
Photons travel at the speed,
The electronvolt
3  cards
Module 4 - 4.5.2 The Photoelectric Effect
The photoelectric effect red light,
The photoelectric effect ultravio...,
Photon electron relationshi
8  cards
Module 4 - 4.5.3 Wave-Particle Duality
The electron diffraction tube
1  cards
Mock Revision
Speed and stopping distances,
Upthrust,
Factors affecting drag
49  cards
Astrophysics
Nebula 2,
Protostar 5,
Main sequence 2
37  cards
Module 5 - 5.1.1 Temperature
Energy flows from,
Thermal equilibrium definition,
Law of thermal equilibrium
9  cards
5.1.2 Solid, Liquid and Gas
In the kinetic model of matter al...,
Solids,
Liquids
6  cards
5.1.3 Thermal Properties of Materials
0  cards
5.1.4 Ideal Gases
0  cards
5.2.1 Kinematics of Circular Motion
0  cards
5.2.2 Centripetal Force
0  cards
5.3.1 Simple Harmonic Oscillations
0  cards
5.3.2 Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator
0  cards
5.3.3 Damping
0  cards
5.4.1 Point and Spherical Masses
0  cards
5.4.2 Newton's Law of Gravitation
0  cards
5.4.3 Planetary Motion
0  cards
5.4.4 Gravitational Potential and Energy
0  cards
5.5.1 Stars
0  cards
5.5.2 Electromagnetic Radiation From Stars
0  cards
5.5.3 Cosmology
0  cards
Module 6 - 6.1.1 Capacitors
A capacitor is a circuit componen...,
The plates of a capacitor are sep...,
When charging a capacitor one pla...
9  cards
Module 6 - 6.1.2 Energy
The energy stored by a capacitor ...,
Charge is proportional to,
Charge pd graph 2
5  cards
Module 6 - 6.1.3 Charging and Discharging Capacitors
The rate at which charge moves on...,
Charging current is max at,
Charging equations 3
9  cards
Module 6 - 6.2.1 Point Spherical Charges
An electric field is,
The direction of the electric fie...,
Electric field strength is in rad...
4  cards
Module 6 - 6.2.2 Coulomb's Law
To find the resultant electric fi...,
Electric fields are one of,
Gravitational vs electric 4
4  cards
Module 6 - 6.2.3 Uniform Electric Field
Electric field between plates 2,
Placing a charged particle in any...
2  cards
Module 6 - 6.2.4 Electrical Potential and Energy
Electric potential is,
Electric potential units,
Ve potential since ve potential s...
8  cards
Module 6 - 6.3.1 Magnetic Fields
A magnetic fields is,
Magnetic flux lines show the,
Flux lines point
16  cards
Module 6 - 6.3.2 Motion Of Charged Particles
Magnetic flux,
A velocity selector is a device u...,
The particle will travel in a str...
8  cards
Module 6 - 6.3.3 Electromagnetism
Magnetic flux linkage,
Electromagnetic induction is,
An induced emf causes an
19  cards
Module 6 - 6.4.1 The Nuclear Atom
A nucleon is,
Atomic number is the number of,
Mass number is the number of
12  cards
Module 6 - 6.4.2 Fundamental Particles
Fundamental particles are,
Things that are always conserved 6,
Hadrons are definition
14  cards
Module 6 - 6.4.3 Radioactivity
Activity definition,
Decay constant definition,
Unstable nuclei will undergo
17  cards
Module 6 - 6.4.4 Nuclear Fission and Fusion
When there is a decrease in the m...,
In annihilation reactions,
Mass defect definition
15  cards
Module 6 - 6.5.1 Using X-Rays
X ray production 5,
Features of the x ray production ...,
X ry production energy of photons 5
13  cards
Module 6 - 6.5.2 Diagnostic Methods in Medicine
A tracer definition,
Tracers can either 2,
Considerations for tracers 5
8  cards
Module 6 - 6.5.3 Using Ultrasound
Ultrasound definition,
Audible range of frequencies,
Benefits of using ultrasound 4
18  cards

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