Revision posters for Topic 13 - Oscillations for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Simple harmonic motion Time period and amplitude with SHM Energy changes in SHM Graphs Equations Simple harmonic oscillators Free and forced oscillations Resonance Damping

Revision poster for Topic 9 - Thermodynamics for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: States of Matter Internal energy & temperature Thermal equilibrium Brownian motion Specific heat capacity Specific latent heat Kinetic theory Ideal gas equations (including Charles, Pressure and Boyle’s laws) Deriving 1/2 m<c^2> = 3kT/2

Revision posters for Topic 12 - Gravitational Fields for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: What a gravitational field is Equipotential lines Gravitational field strength Newton’s law g for a point mass Gravitational potential Kepler’s laws Satellites

Revision poster on Topic 10 - Space for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Lifecycle of the star Equations Hertzsprung-Russell diagram Black body radiation Line spectra Stages of the Big Bang Cosmological principle Evidence for the Big Bang Dark matter and energy Fate of the Universe Measuring distances in space

Revision posters for Topic 8 - Nuclear and Particle Physics for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Atomic structure (notation) Models of the atom Gold foil scattering experiment Point of closest approach and related equations Thermionic emission Particle accelerators (cyclotron and linac - explanations, equations and relativistic effects) Particle detectors (cloud chamber, bubble chamber and multi-wire/drift chambers) Mass units Investigating the structure of nucleons Standard model of particles Classification of particles Conservation Antiparticles Annihilation/creation Relativity Fundamental forces Neutrinos

Revision posters for Topic 5 - Waves and Particle Nature of Light for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Nature of waves Transverse and longitudinal waves Definitions The wave equation The EM spectrum Wave behaviour Transmission of longitudinal and transverse waves Intensity of radiation equation Law of reflection Refraction How to find the value of n for a material Total internal reflection Lenses Converging / convex lenses Diverging / concave lenses Power of a lens Magnification The lens equation Polarisation Plane polarised waves LCD screens Stress analysis Superposition Definitions for wavefront, coherence, path difference, phase, superposition and constructive and destructive interference Path difference Standing waves Speed of transverse wave on a string equation Diffraction Diffraction Huygen’s construction Diffraction gratings Diffraction patterns Wave-particle duality Wave particle duality in light and electrons De Broglie equation Photoelectric effect Energy Levels On a seperate document, there is an explanation of pulse-echo techniques

Revision posters for Topic 3 - Electric Circuits for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Charge and Current Charge Current Conductivity Drift Velocity PD, EMF and Power Potential difference Ohm’s law PD rules EMF Power IV Characteristics I/V graphs for ohmic conductors, filament lamps, diodes and thermistors and explanations Resistivity Resistance Resistivity Effect of temperature How to determine the resistivity of a wire Circuits Conservation of energy Internal resistance Series and parallel circuits Potential dividers Thermistors and LDRs

Revision posters for Topic 1 - Working as a Physicist for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Base units Prefixes Homogeneity Estimating quantities Scalars and vectors (and resolving) Errors, their sources and how to reduce them Uncertainties Accuracy, precision, reproducible and repeatable definitions

Revision posters for Topic 2 - Mechanics and Topic 6 - Further Mechanics for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Rectilinear Motion Displacement, velocity and acceleration Graphs of motion SUVAT equations Projectiles Free fall Forces Free body force diagrams Newton’s laws Moments Centres of Mass Momentum Equations and conservation Momentum with Newton’s 2nd Law Momentum in 2D Elastic and inelastic collisions Work, energy and power Work done KE and GPE Power Efficiency Circular Motion Equations Deriving acceleration Apparent weightlessness Diagram and explanation of a ferris wheel scenario

Revision posters for Topic 11 - Nuclear Radiation for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Nuclear binding energy (and binding energy per nucleon) Background radiation Types of radiation Properties of radiation Decay equations Half life graphs Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion (and how binding energy per nucleon relates to this)

Revision posters for Topic 7 - Electric and Magnetic Fields for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Electric Fields Electric field definition and diagrams Electric field strength Coulomb’s law Uniform fields Electric potential Dipoles Oil drop experiment Capacitance Capacitors Energy stored by capacitors Charging and discharging capacitors graphs Charging and discharging capacitors equations Time constant Magnetic Fields Field lines Current carrying wires in magnetic fields Charged particles in magnetic fields Flux, flux density and flux linkage EMF Faraday and Lenz’s Laws Transformers Alternating current and p.d (including rms)

Revision posters for Topic 4 - Materials for the Edexcel A Level Physics course (2015 specification) It covers: Fluids Density Pressure Upthrust and Archimedes Principle Laminar and turbulent flow Stoke’s Law Viscosity Solids Properties definitions (hard, stiff, ductile etc) Hooke’s Law Stress, strain and Young modulus Energy Deformation Stress - strain graphs Force - extension graphs Springs