Physics GCSE

GCSE Physics Overview

GCSE Physics is a subject that covers a wide range of topics related to the fundamental principles of physics. It is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the physical world and the scientific methods used to explore it. Below are some key areas typically covered in the GCSE Physics curriculum.

Key Topics in GCSE Physics

• Forces and Motion

  • Newton's Laws of Motion

  • Speed, velocity, and acceleration

  • Graphs of motion

• Energy

  • Types of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, etc.)

  • Conservation of energy

  • Energy transfer and efficiency

• Waves

  • Properties of waves

  • Sound waves

  • Electromagnetic spectrum

• Electricity and Magnetism

  • Electrical circuits

  • Current, voltage, and resistance

  • Magnetic fields and electromagnetism

• Energy Resources

  • Renewable and non-renewable energy sources

  • Environmental impacts of energy use

• Atomic Structure and Radioactivity

  • Structure of the atom

  • Radioactive decay and half-life

  • Applications of radioactivity