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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons - The Complete Course (Presentations, Worksheets and Mocks)
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lessons - The Complete Course (Presentations, Worksheets and Mocks)

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The Definitive Edexcel IGCSE Physics Set - Presentations and Companion Worksheets. Full set of mock exams now included! Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations and companion worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 33 presentations and companion worksheets included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
Summer 2024 IGCSE Science (Double Award) Predicted Exams - Papers 1B, 1C and 1P
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Summer 2024 IGCSE Science (Double Award) Predicted Exams - Papers 1B, 1C and 1P

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The complete collection of Summer 2024 predicted exams for Edexcel IGCSE Science (Double Award) - 4SD0. Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!. The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P For 1B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Variety of living organisms (1.2 - 1.4) • Topic 2b - Cell structure (2.2 - 2.3) • Topic 2c - Biological molecules (2.8 - 2.9) • Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.18 - 2.32) • Topic 2g - Gas exchange (2.49) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.2 – 3.9) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.39) • Topic 4b - Feeding relationships (4.6 - 4.9) • Topic 4d - Human influences on the environment (4.14 – 4.17) • Topic 5a - Food production (5.5 - 5.8) For 1C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 - 1.17) • Topic 1d - The periodic table (1.18 - 1.24) • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (1.25 - 1.33) • Topic 1f - Ionic bonding (1.37 - 1.41) • Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 - 1.47) • Topic 2a - Group 1 (2.1 - 2.3) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.10 - 2.14) • Topic 2g - Acids, bases and salt preparations (2.35 - 2.39) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3a - Energetics (3.1 - 3.4) • Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.12 - 3.13) • Topic 3c - Reversible reactions and equilibria (3.17) • Topic 4a - Hydrocarbons (4.1 - 4.6) • Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 - 4.22) • Topic 4h - Synthetic polymers (4.44 - 4.47) For 1P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9) • Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13) • Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23) • Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4) • Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7) • Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16) • Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 7 - Momentum
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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.25 - Know and use the relationship between momentum, mass and velocity. Specification Point 1.26 - Use the idea of momentum to explain safety features. Specification Point 1.27 - Use the conservation of momentum to calculate the mass, velocity or momentum of objects. Specification Point 1.28 - Use the relationship between force, change in momentum and time taken. Specification Point 1.29 - Demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s third law. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Summer 2024 IGCSE Physics Predicted Exam - Edexcel Paper 1P
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Summer 2024 IGCSE Physics Predicted Exam - Edexcel Paper 1P

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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024! This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 1P These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Movement and position (1.6 - 1.9) • Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.13 - 1.24) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (3.2 - 3.9) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.10 - 3.13) • Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.14 - 3.23) • Topic 4b - Energy resources and energy transfers (4.2 - 4.4) • Topic 4c - Work and power (4.14 - 4.17) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 - 5.7) • Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.8, 6.13 - 6.14) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 - 7.16) • Topic 7c - Fission and fusion (7.17 - 7.19) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.3 - 8.6) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Summer 2024 IGCSE Physics Predicted Exam - Edexcel Paper 2P
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Summer 2024 IGCSE Physics Predicted Exam - Edexcel Paper 2P

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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024! This is for the following paper: 4PH1 - 2P These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1c - Forces, movement, shape and momentum (1.25P - 1.33P) • Topic 2d - Electric charge (2.22P - 2.28P) • Topic 3d - Light and sound (3.23 - 3.27P) • Topic 4d - Energy resources and electricity generation (4.18P - 4.19P) • Topic 5c - Changes of state (5.13P) • Topic 6c - Electromagnetism (6.9P - 6.19P) • Topic 8c - Stellar evolution (8.7 - 8.11P) • Topic 8d - Cosmology (8.13P - 8.18P) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 16 - Reflection and Refraction
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.14 - Know that light waves are transverse waves and that they can be reflected and refracted. Specification Point 3.15 - Use the law of reflection. Specification Point 3.16 - Draw ray diagrams to illustrate reflection and refraction. Specification Point 3.17 - Practical: investigate the refraction of light, using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks and triangular prisms. Specification Point 3.18 - Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction. Specification Point 3.19 - Practical: investigate the refractive index of glass, using a glass block. Specification Point 3.20 - Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms. Specification Point 3.21 - Explain the meaning of critical angle c. Specification Point 3.22 - Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index. Specification Point 3.23 - Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Presentations Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Presentations Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 1 - Forces and Motion. Contains colour coded specification points. Eight presentations included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 21 - Sources of Energy
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 21 - Sources of Energy

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.18P - Describe the energy transfers involved in generating electricity. Specification Point 4.19P - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of methods of large-scale electricity production from various renewable and non-renewable resources. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 28 - Radioactivity Part 1
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 7.1 - Use the following units: becquerel (Bq), centimetre (cm), hour (h), minute (min) and second (s). Specification Point 7.2 - Describe the structure of an atom in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons. Specification Point 7.3 - Know the terms atomic number, mass number and isotope. Specification Point 7.4 - Know that alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays are ionising radiations emitted from unstable nuclei in a random process. Specification Point 7.5 - Describe the nature of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and recall that they may be distinguished in terms of penetrating power and ability to ionise. Specification Point 7.6 - Practical: investigate the penetration powers of different types of radiation using either radioactive sources or simulations. Specification Point 7.7 - Describe the effects on the atomic and mass numbers of a nucleus of the emission of each of the four main types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation). Specification Point 7.8 - Understand how to balance nuclear equations in terms of mass and charge. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 7 - Momentum
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 7 - Momentum

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 7 - Momentum. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.25 - Know and use the relationship between momentum, mass and velocity. Specification Point 1.26 - Use the idea of momentum to explain safety features. Specification Point 1.27 - Use the conservation of momentum to calculate the mass, velocity or momentum of objects. Specification Point 1.28 - Use the relationship between force, change in momentum and time taken. Specification Point 1.29 - Demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s third law. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 2 - Acceleration
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lesson 2 - Acceleration

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.6 - Know and use the relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time taken. Specification Point 1.7 - Plot and explain velocity-time graphs. Specification Point 1.8 - Determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity−time graph. Specification Point 1.9 - Determine the distance travelled from the area between a velocity-time graph and the time axis. Specification Point 1.10 - Use the relationship between final speed, initial speed, acceleration and distance moved. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets - The Complete Course

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Be sure to check out our presentations! Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8. This pack contains 33 worksheets, including: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Presentations - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8 Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 33 presentations included: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 30 - Fission and Fusion
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 30 - Fission and Fusion

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 7.17 - Know that nuclear reactions, including fission, fusion and radioactive decay, can be a source of energy. Specification Point 7.18 - Understand how a nucleus of U-235 can be split by collision with a neutron, and that this process releases energy as kinetic energy of the fission products. Specification Point 7.19 -Know that the fission of U-235 produces two radioactive daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons. Specification Point 7.20 - Describe how a chain reaction can be set up if the neutrons produced by one fission strike other U-235 nuclei. Specification Point 7.21 - Describe the role played by the control rods and moderator in the fission process. Specification Point 7.22 - Understand the role of shielding around a nuclear reactor. Specification Point 7.23 - Explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. Specification Point 7.24 - Describe nuclear fusion as the creation of larger nuclei resulting in a loss of mass from smaller nuclei, accompanied by a release of energy. Specification Point 7.25 - Know that fusion is the energy source for stars. Specification Point 7.26 - Explain why nuclear fusion does not happen at low temperatures and pressures, due to electrostatic repulsion of protons. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 1 - Distance and Speed
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 1 - Distance and Speed. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 1.1 - Understand how to use some common units in physics. Specification Point 1.3 - Plot and explain distance−time graphs. Specification Point 1.4 - Know and use the relationship between average speed, distance moved and time taken. Specification Point 1.5 - Practical: investigate the motion of everyday objects such as toy cars or tennis balls. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 14 - Waves
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.1 - Use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s). Specification Point 3.2 - Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves. Specification Point 3.3 - Know the definitions of amplitude, wavefront, frequency, wavelength and period of a waves. Specification Point 3.4 - Know that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter. Specification Point 3.5 - Know and use the relationship between the speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave. Specification Point 3.6 - Use the relationship between frequency and time period. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.