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GCSE Combined Science Physics topics

25 Physics topics for GCSE Combined Science. Each page explains the idea, works through examples, lists the common mistakes and gives practice questions with answers.

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Grades 1 to 4

Grade 4 Key ideas: units, vectors and equations
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Grades 5 and 6

Grade 5 Atomic structure
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Density and thermal insulation practicals
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Energy stores and transfers
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Forces
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Forces and elasticity
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Magnetism
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Motion, forces and stopping
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Particle model of matter
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Required practicals and working scientifically
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Series and parallel circuits
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 The electromagnetic spectrum
Foundation and HigherGrade 5 Waves
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Black body radiation
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Lenses
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Moments, levers and gears
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Nuclear fission and fusion
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Pressure in fluids
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Reflection, ultrasound and seismic waves
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Space physics
Foundation and HigherGrade 6 Static electricity
Foundation and Higher

Grades 7 to 9

Grade 7 Electromagnetic induction and transformers
Foundation and HigherGrade 7 Gas pressure and volume
Foundation and HigherGrade 7 Loudspeakers and microphones
Higher tier contentGrade 7 Momentum
Foundation and Higher

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