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igcse physics.
six units aligned with the latest cambridge igcse syllabus. pick a unit to begin.
unit 1
motion, forces and energy
physical quantities and measurement. motion, vectors and scalars. mass, weight and density. forces, momentum, work, power and energy. pressure.
unit 2
thermal physics
kinetic particle model of matter. states of matter, internal energy and temperature. thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, and latent heat. conduction, convection and radiation.
unit 3
waves
wave properties. transverse and longitudinal waves. reflection, refraction and diffraction. sound and ultrasound. light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
unit 4
electricity and magnetism
simple phenomena of magnetism. electrical quantities and potential difference. electric circuits and setups. electrical safety and power. electromagnetic effects.
unit 5
nuclear physics
nuclear model of the atom. atomic structure, isotopes and ionisation. radioactivity, decay and half-life. nuclear reactions and fission.
unit 6
space physics
earth and the solar system. orbits, gravity and satellites. stars, galaxies and the universe. life cycle of stars.