This class was created by Brainscape user Charlotte Allen. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.
By:
Charlotte Allen
- decks
- flashcards
- learners
Decks in this class (32)
1. Alpha Beta and Gamma
What are the 3 types of ionising ...,
What is alpha radiation,
What is beta radiation
19
cards
2. Alpha Beta Gamma Practical
Describe the method for alpha bet...,
Why is it important to repeat the...,
What could cause the measurements...
8
cards
3. Alpha Beta Gamma and Background Radiation
What happens to alpha in an elect...,
What happens to beta in an electr...,
What happens to gamma in an elect...
5
cards
4. Half Life
What is half life,
What is activity,
What does the unit bq stand for
8
cards
5. Uses of Radioactivity
How is alpha radiation used in sm...,
Why is alpha used in smoke alarms,
Why is a source with a long half ...
14
cards
6. Dangers of Radiation
Why is radiation dangerous when i...,
What sources are most dangerous o...,
What source is the most dangerous...
7
cards
7. Fission
What is the energy transfer proce...,
What happens in a chain reaction,
What happens if a chain reaction ...
8
cards
1. Fusion
What happens during nuclear fusion,
Is fusion the energy source for s...,
What are the similarities between...
7
cards
2. Yr9 Astro Stuff (basic definitions)
What is a universe,
What is a galaxy,
What galaxy is our solar system w...
10
cards
3. Stars
What is meant by spectral class,
Recite the letters of spectral cl...,
What colour is the spectral class...
15
cards
4. Physics only Astro - HR diagrams, Big Bang, Red Shift
What is apparent magnitude,
What is absolute magnitude,
Why do we see fewer stars in top ...
12
cards
1. Suvat
What is the equation connecting f...,
What is the unit for acceleration,
What does s stand for
5
cards
2. Types of forces
How can forces affect objects,
What are forces measured in,
Where do your arrows need to be
6
cards
3. Forces and Motion
What is newton s first law,
The same force is applied to two ...,
Two objects of same mass are pull...
8
cards
4. Forces and Weight
What is mass,
What is weight,
What is the equation involving we...
10
cards
5. Hooke’s Law
What is the aim of the springs an...,
Describe the method for the hooke...,
What are the possible errors of t...
12
cards
6. Moments
What is a moment,
What is the equation involving mo...,
What is the principal of moments
8
cards
7. Solids Liquids + gases
What is mass,
What is volume,
What is density
39
cards
8. Waves - optics
What type of wave are light waves,
Why does aluminium reflect light ...,
What is the law of reflection
22
cards
9. Static electricity
What kind of materials are electr...,
What kind of materials are insula...,
What happens when a cloth and rod...
20
cards
10. Current, PD and Resistance
What is the electric current,
What is the equation to calculate...,
What is the definition of potenti...
28
cards
11. Power and electricity
Why would a larger potential diff...,
Why would a larger current increa...,
What causes heating
7
cards
12. Series and Paralell circuits
In a series circuit there is ____...,
In a paralell circuit the electro...,
Why is a paralell circuit used fo...
10
cards
13. Safety and National Grid
What are the differences between ...,
Why is the wire in the cable made...,
Why is the wire casing made from ...
12
cards
14. Specific Heat Capacity
What is specific heat capacity,
Equation,
How to find specific heat capacit...
4
cards
15. Momentum
What is the conservation of momentum,
What is the relationship between ...,
Eg a bullet with mass 03 kg is fi...
11
cards
16. Magnetism
What materials are magnets attrac...,
What are the forces between magnets,
Magnetic field lines important po...
29
cards
17. Electromagnetic Induction
What happens when a conductor is ...,
How can a larger potential differ...,
How can the direction of the curr...
8
cards
18. Transformers
How does an induction cooker work,
Describe the structure of a trans...,
What is a transformer used for
13
cards
19. Energy Resources
What are renewable sources of energy,
What are non renewable sources of...,
What are the energy transfers inv...
16
cards
20. Thermal Physics
What does thermal energy transfer...,
How can thermal energy be transfe...,
What is the rate of transfer larg...
11
cards
21. Changes Of State
Describe the arrangement and moti...,
Describe arrangement and movement...,
Describe motion and arrangement o...
5
cards
More about
igcse physics
- Class purpose General learning
Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Charlotte Allen's IGCSE Physics flashcards now!
How studying works.
Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.
Add your own flashcards.
Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!
What's Brainscape anyway?
Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.
We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....
Looking for something else?
Physics 101
- 7 decks
- 625 flashcards
- 21,018 learners
Decks:
Newton Units Translation, Work Energy Momentum, Atomic Nuclear Phenomena, And more!
AP® Physics
- 8 decks
- 660 flashcards
- 10,817 learners
Decks:
Ap Overview, Newton Units Translation, Work Energy Momentum, And more!
Physics IGCSE
- 29 decks
- 365 flashcards
- 19 learners
Decks:
Physics G Radioactivity, Physics G Radioactivity Halflife, F Magnetism, And more!
