This lesson covers key terms such as precision, accuracy, resolution and different types of errors. It then moves onto calculating uncertainty from a range of results, as well as from equipment error before multiplying and dividing uncertainty. The lesson uses short tasks and has a plenary of a past paper exam question. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2025 onwards specification, but is also applicable to other specifications such as the UK AQA one

This is the 3rd lesson as part of unit 23 (Nuclear Physics) for Cambridge (CIE) A2 Physics, on nuclear fission and fusion, as well as binding energy per nucleon. This is a full lesson with past paper exam questions, as well as other questions with solutions, to test learning at each stage of the lesson.

This is the 2nd lesson as part of unit 23 (Nuclear Physics) for Cambridge (CIE) A2 Physics. This is a full lesson with past paper exam questions, as well as other shorter questions with solutions, to test learning at each stage of the lesson.

An introduction lesson for Cambridge (CIE) A-Level Physics (9702) unit 23, Nuclear Physics. This is mainly a recap of GCSE/IGCSE Nuclear Physics with a little extra added on positron decay. All questions come with full answers

This is a short end of unit test for Unit 23, Nulcear Physics in Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, including mark scheme and powerpoint presentation going through the answers with the students. I gave the students 20 minutes for the test, and was then able to mark a full class of 7 students work in under 10 minutes. This meant that in 1 lesson the students could sit the test, I was able to mark the test and then go through all the answers with the students.

This is a short end of unit test for Unit 25, Astrophysics in Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, including mark scheme and PowerPoint presentation going through the answers with the students. I gave the students 20 minutes for the test, and was then able to mark a full class of 7 students work in under 10 minutes. This meant that in 1 lesson the students could sit the test, I was able to mark the test and then go through all the answers with the students.

This lesson on Polarisation covers what is meant by the term polarisation, how polarising filters work, and how intensity varies as a filter is rotanted (Malus’s law). Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with answers or full worked solutions.

This lesson on Superposition covers the use of radians, measuring phase difference and explaining the principle of superposition. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with answers or full worked solutions.

This lesson covers a recap of diffraction from GCSE, followed by looking at interference. We then look at Youngs double slit experiment, before the students perform it themselves, in an attempt to find the wavelength of red or green light (will need laser and double slit grating for this, along with a long tape measure) Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with answers or full worked solutions.

This lesson is on the using the diffraction grating formula We then look at how the formula is used to determine the wavelength of light, before the students perform a practical themselves, in an attempt to find the wavelength of red or green light (will need laser and double slit grating for this, along with a long tape measure) Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with answers or full worked solutions.

This lesson looks at standing waves in closed end tubes, showing where nodes and antinodes are formed. It then moves on to a practical task, in which students determine the speed of air in sound (equipment required = tube, 250ml measuring cylinder and a mobile phone). Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with answers or full worked solutions.

This is a short end of unit test for Units 7 and 8, Waves and Superposition for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, including mark scheme and powerpoint presentation going through the answers with the students. I gave the students 35 minutes for the test, and was then able to mark a full class of 10 students work in under 15 minutes. This meant that in 1 lesson the students could sit the test, I was able to mark the test and then go through all the answers with the students

This lesson on stationary waves compares stationary waves to progressive waves, and describes and explains key features of standing waves. It also explores hormonics on a vibrating string. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with answers or full worked solutions.

This lesson on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning covers how a tracer works, including positron emmision and annihilation, as well as how the PET scanner uses gamma detectors to pinpoint things such as cancers . Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. Learning checks after each of the learning objects are covered, as well as a plenary and starter. All questions come with worked solutions.

This is a short end of unit test for Unit 24, Medical Physics for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, including mark scheme and powerpoint presentation going through the answers with the students. I gave the students 20 minutes for the test, and was then able to mark a full class of 7 students work in under 10 minutes. This meant that in 1 lesson the students could sit the test, I was able to mark the test and then go through all the answers with the students.

This lesson on X-rays covers how X-rays are produced , how they are used for imaging, calculating attenuation and how CT scans work. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. Learning checks after each of the 4 learning objects are covered. All questions come with solutions.

This is the 4th lesson as part of unit 23 (Nuclear Physics) for Cambridge (CIE) A2 Physics, on decay constant and half life. This is a full lesson with past paper exam questions, as well as other questions with solutions, to test learning at each stage of the lesson. Will likely require 2 x 1 hour lessons to cover all content and the decay block practical from this.

This lesson on Standard Candles covers the unit of light years, luminosity, radian flux, cepheid variables and type 1a supernovae. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with solutions

This lesson on progressive waves covers the basics of waves such as key terms and equations from GCSE, how to read an oscilloscope and calculating wave intensity. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come answers or full worked solutions.

This lesson on ultrasound covers how ultrasound is produced & detected, as well as calculations for intensity and acoustic impedance. Designed for Cambridge (CIE) unit 9702, for 2022 onward and 2025 specification. All questions come with worked solutions.