Cambridge GCSE Physics revision

Topic 1.1: Physical quantities and measurement techniques

There are 2 parts: we start with physical quantities, SI units, prefixes and unit conversions, and finish with scalars, vectors and resultant forces.

1. 1.1.1Physical quantities, SI units, prefixes and unit conversionsFree 53 questions
2. 1.1.2Scalars, vectors and resultant forces70 questions

Topic 1.2: Motion

There are 3 parts: we start with speed, velocity and acceleration, and finish with terminal velocity and falling objects.

1. 1.2.1Speed, velocity and accelerationFree 67 questions
2. 1.2.2Distance–time and velocity–time graphs65 questions
3. 1.2.3Terminal velocity and falling objects62 questions

Topic 1.3: Mass and weight

We will go through it step by step.

1. 1.3.1Weight, mass and gravitational field strength59 questions

Topic 1.4: Density

There are 2 parts: we start with density and changes of state, and finish with the practical on density of regular and irregular solids and liquids.

1. 1.4.1Density and changes of stateFree 53 questions
2. 1.4.2Required practical: density of regular and irregular solids and liquids64 questions

Topic 1.5: Forces

There are 9 parts: we start with forces and motion, and finish with elasticity, moments and pressure.

1. 1.5.1Forces and motionFree 50 questions
2. 1.5.2Newton's first law and inertia66 questions
3. 1.5.3Newton's second law (F = ma) and inertial mass68 questions
4. 1.5.4Required practical: force, mass and acceleration70 questions
5. 1.5.5Newton's third law and interaction pairs63 questions
6. 1.5.6Required practical: force and extension of a spring (Hooke's law)Free 70 questions
7. 1.5.7Elastic potential energy and force–extension graphs64 questions
8. 1.5.8Moments, levers and gears64 questions
9. 1.5.9Elasticity, moments and pressure53 questions

Topic 1.6: Momentum

There are 2 parts: we start with momentum and conservation of momentum, and finish with force, change in momentum and safety features.

1. 1.6.1Momentum and conservation of momentum60 questions
2. 1.6.2Force, change in momentum and safety features62 questions

Topic 1.7: Energy, work and power

There are 4 parts: we start with energy stores, transfers and efficiency, and finish with energy resources.

1. 1.7.1Energy stores, transfers and efficiencyFree 65 questions
2. 1.7.2Kinetic and gravitational potential energy calculations70 questions
3. 1.7.3Work done and power65 questions
4. 1.7.4Energy resources62 questions

Topic 1.8: Pressure

We will go through it step by step.

1. 1.8.1Pressure in liquids and atmospheric pressure65 questions

Topic 2.1: Kinetic particle model of matter

We will go through it step by step.

1. 2.1.1Particle motion in gases48 questions

Topic 2.2: Thermal properties and temperature

There are 2 parts: we start with internal energy and specific heat capacity, and finish with the practical on specific heat capacity.

1. 2.2.1Internal energy and specific heat capacity63 questions
2. 2.2.2Required practical: specific heat capacity58 questions

Topic 2.3: Transfer of thermal energy

There are 4 parts: we start with conduction, convection and thermal insulation, and finish with the practical on infrared radiation emission and absorption by surfaces.

1. 2.3.1Conduction, convection and thermal insulation70 questions
2. 2.3.2Required practical: thermal insulation and rate of energy transfer65 questions
3. 2.3.3Black-body radiation and infrared emission28 questions
4. 2.3.4Required practical: infrared radiation emission and absorption by surfaces27 questions

Topic 3.1: General properties of waves

There are 2 parts: we start with wave properties, and finish with the practical on wave speed in a ripple tank and on a string.

1. 3.1.1Wave propertiesFree 44 questions
2. 3.1.2Required practical: wave speed in a ripple tank and on a string67 questions

Topic 3.2: Light

There are 5 parts: we start with reflection of light, plane mirrors and ray diagrams, and finish with colour, transmission and absorption of light.

1. 3.2.1Reflection of light, plane mirrors and ray diagramsFree 51 questions
2. 3.2.2Refraction of light and required practical with a glass block51 questions
3. 3.2.3Convex and concave lenses33 questions
4. 3.2.4Lens ray diagrams, real and virtual images and magnification31 questions
5. 3.2.5Colour, transmission and absorption of light52 questions

Topic 3.3: Electromagnetic spectrum

There are 2 parts: we start with the electromagnetic spectrum, and finish with radio waves, alternating current and communications.

1. 3.3.1The electromagnetic spectrum37 questions
2. 3.3.2Radio waves, alternating current and communications63 questions

Topic 3.4: Sound

There are 2 parts: we start with sound waves, hearing range and the speed of sound, and finish with ultrasound and echo sounding.

1. 3.4.1Sound waves, hearing range and the speed of sound66 questions
2. 3.4.2Ultrasound and echo sounding59 questions

Topic 4.1: Simple phenomena of magnetism

We will go through it step by step.

1. 4.1.1Magnets and the motor effectFree 50 questions

Topic 4.2: Electrical quantities

There are 5 parts: we start with static charge and charging by friction, and finish with the practical on I–V characteristics of a resistor, filament lamp and diode.

1. 4.2.1Static charge and charging by frictionFree 67 questions
2. 4.2.2Electric fields and electrostatic forces73 questions
3. 4.2.3Charge, potential difference and energy transferred (Q = It, E = QV)62 questions
4. 4.2.4Circuits, current and resistanceFree 69 questions
5. 4.2.5Required practical: I–V characteristics of a resistor, filament lamp and diode73 questions

Topic 4.3: Electric circuits

There are 2 parts: we start with the practical on resistance of a wire and of series and parallel circuits, and finish with thermistors, LDRs and sensing circuits.

1. 4.3.1Required practical: resistance of a wire and of series and parallel circuits72 questions
2. 4.3.2Thermistors, LDRs and sensing circuits58 questions

Topic 4.4: Electrical safety

We will go through it step by step.

1. 4.4.1Mains electricity and power65 questions

Topic 4.5: Electromagnetic effects

There are 6 parts: we start with generators, and finish with the National Grid and electricity transmission.

1. 4.5.1Generators: alternators, dynamos and AC/DC potential difference graphs70 questions
2. 4.5.2Induction and transformers51 questions
3. 4.5.3Electromagnets, solenoids and the magnetic field of a current64 questions
4. 4.5.4Electric motors22 questions
5. 4.5.5Loudspeakers and headphones24 questions
6. 4.5.6The National Grid and electricity transmission63 questions

Topic 5.1: The nuclear model of the atom

There are 2 parts: we start with history of the atomic model and electron energy levels, and finish with nuclear hazards, fission and fusion.

1. 5.1.1History of the atomic model and electron energy levels71 questions
2. 5.1.2Nuclear hazards, fission and fusion71 questions

Topic 5.2: Radioactivity

There are 5 parts: we start with background radiation and measuring count rate, and finish with uses of radiation in medicine and industry.

1. 5.2.1Background radiation and measuring count rate30 questions
2. 5.2.2Atoms and radioactivityFree 74 questions
3. 5.2.3Nuclear decay equations and changes in the nucleus73 questions
4. 5.2.4Half-life and radioactive decay calculations75 questions
5. 5.2.5Uses of radiation in medicine and industry38 questions

Topic 6.1: Earth and the Solar System

We will go through it step by step.

1. 6.1.1Orbits and red-shift46 questions

Topic 6.2: Stars and the Universe

There are 2 parts: we start with the solar system and the life cycle of stars, and finish with the Big Bang theory, expanding universe and cosmic microwave background.

1. 6.2.1The solar system and the life cycle of starsFree 10 questions
2. 6.2.2The Big Bang theory, expanding universe and cosmic microwave background63 questions

Topic P: Practical skills (Papers 5 and 6)

There are 4 parts: we start with planning investigations, and finish with standard form, significant figures, estimation and rearranging equations.

1. P.1Planning investigations: variables, measurement, accuracy and safety77 questions
2. P.2Analysing and evaluating data: uncertainty, anomalies and conclusions68 questions
3. P.3Drawing and interpreting graphs: gradients, areas and tangents60 questions
4. P.4Standard form, significant figures, estimation and rearranging equations58 questions

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