Essential Physics GCSE is the natural progression
from our very popular KS3 title.
Over a hundred interactive topics are explained clearly
through simulations, images and videos.
Perfect for whole class teaching and independent study.
When using the online version teachers can copy direct links to topics into presentations and share with students when setting homework.
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Motion
- speed & velocity
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velocity & acceleration
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distance-time graphs
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measuring speed experiment
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Forces
- gravity, mass & weight
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combining forces
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effects of forces
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friction & drag
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Newton’s laws
force & acceleration
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force & acceleration experiment
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stretching effects
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Momentum
- what is momentum?
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collisions
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explosions
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water rocket experiment
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Turning Effect of Forces
- definitions
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balancing
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moments experiment
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centre of gravity
stability
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Pressure
- pressure
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pressure in liquids
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atmospheric pressure
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Work, Energy & Power
- work
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conservation of energy
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kinetic & potential energy
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levers
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gears
stopping distance
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energy stored in a spring experiment
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Particle Model of Matter
- particle model
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gas pressure
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changes of state
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changes of state experiment
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Atomic Structure, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission
- history
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atomic structure
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types of radiation
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penetrating properties
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magnetic deflection
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half life
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use & danger
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fission
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nuclear reactors
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nuclear power
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Waves, Sound
- waves
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wave equation
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wave speed in a ripple tank
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sound properties
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how we hear sound
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speed of sound
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medical uses of ultrasound
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Electromagnetic Waves & Light
- electromagnetic waves
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reflection at plane surfaces
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images in a plane mirror
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refraction
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refraction of light
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optical fibres
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dispersion •
colour & vision
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lenses
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ray diagrams for lenses
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lens experiments
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how your eyes work
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Heat
- specific heat capacity
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measuring SHC
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latent heat
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specific latent heat of ice
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heat transfer
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heat conduction and radiation experiments
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reducing heat loss
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Electricity, Static Electricity
- current
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potential difference
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resistance
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circuit symbols test
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circuits
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IV characteristics
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thermistor characteristics
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LDR characteristics
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insulators & conductors
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charging insulators
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force between charges
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Magnetic Fields
- permanent magnets
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magnetic field of straight wire
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magnetic field of a coil
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The Motor Effect
- motor effect experiment
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DC motor
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loudspeaker
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Electromagnetic Induction
- generator effect
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magnet & coil
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generator
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transformers
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National Grid
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stopping distance
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energy stored in a spring experiment
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The Earth in Space
- night & day
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seasons
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phases of the moon
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solar eclipse
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solar system
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