Physics study guides

A study guide to the atomic, nuclear and space physics topic of CCEA GCSE Physics: atomic structure and isotopes, alpha, beta and gamma radiation, half-life, the uses and dangers of radiation, nuclear fission and fusion, and space physics including stars, the Solar System and red shift.

A study guide to the density, pressure and kinetic theory topic of CCEA GCSE Physics: density and how to measure it, pressure in solids and liquids, the particle model and changes of state, gas pressure, and heat transfer and insulation.

A study guide to the electricity and magnetism topic of CCEA GCSE Physics: charge, current, voltage and resistance, series and parallel circuits, I-V characteristics, mains electricity and safety, the motor effect and electromagnets, and electromagnetic induction with generators and transformers.

A study guide to the energy topic of CCEA GCSE Physics: energy stores and transfers, conservation of energy, work done, kinetic and gravitational potential energy, power and efficiency, and renewable and non-renewable energy resources.

A study guide to the motion and forces topic of CCEA GCSE Physics: speed, velocity and acceleration, motion graphs, Newton's laws, weight and terminal velocity, momentum and stopping distances, with the key equations and how each is examined.

A study guide to the waves and light topic of CCEA GCSE Physics: wave properties and the wave equation, sound and ultrasound, reflection and refraction, lenses and the eye, and the electromagnetic spectrum with its uses and hazards.