Topic 1 isn't really a topic in itself so much as the foundations that will be assumed to be in place for every topic that follows. It covers the key skills you need to know regarding units of measurement and prefixes that are used to increase or decrease the size of a unit. It also … Continue reading SP1 – Specification
Units and Equations
Units of measurements that are created by combining other units often demonstrate how to perform the appropriate calculations. That may sound a bit confusing but knowing how this works can be very useful when answering exam questions. Let's look at what this actually means... To calculate speed we need to measure a change in distance … Continue reading Units and Equations
Graphing fun
The ability to draw and read graphs is a REALLY important skill in Physics but graphing can also be fun... I've come across a nice, and somewhat addictive, graphing game on the theuniverseandmore website. Have a look and let me know how you get on. Select World 1 and send me a screen grab to … Continue reading Graphing fun
Base and Derived Units
There are seven Base Units. These are the units on which every other unit is based. So what exactly is a "unit"? A unit of measurement, or "unit" for short, tells you how something has been measured. If I said that I lived one mile from school then you would have a good idea about … Continue reading Base and Derived Units
