It's tempting to think that happiness comes from not being in school over the Christmas break but I want you to think further ahead than the next two weeks. I want you to think about next summer and how happy you will be with a good grade in your GCSE Physics examination! Thinking ahead is … Continue reading Happy Holidays!
DC and AC Electricity Pt1: Electron Movement
One of the most famous technological "wars" was the battle that raged almost 150 years ago between Thomas Edison's DC electricity and Nikola Tesla's AC electricity. For our purposes, we will put aside the stories of the two men (Edison was an inventor and businessman whereas Tesla was a scientist and idealist) and focus on … Continue reading DC and AC Electricity Pt1: Electron Movement
Electrical Circuits: mini-test
It is really important that you check your understanding as you work through a topic. With that in mind, I have created a short online test that you can use to check your recall and understanding of some of the basic knowledge required for the Electricity module. You can access the test, which is hosted … Continue reading Electrical Circuits: mini-test
Experimental data
One of the most important skills that is required for success in physics is the ability to handle experimental data in an appropriate way. This includes everything from correct use of units and equations to identifying anomalies, finding averages and recording calculations with the proper number of significant figures. All of these skills are tested … Continue reading Experimental data
SP8-9 Forces Doing Work (mini-test)
The first module of Y11 is now complete and to help you prepare for the assessment I have created a mini-test, complete with mark scheme and explanation. You can access the test by clicking here and the mark scheme is here. Work through the questions then check your answers to spot any errors or misconceptions … Continue reading SP8-9 Forces Doing Work (mini-test)
Can you beat 49/50?
Doing a test may not be your idea of a cool holiday activity but CGP (the publisher of your revision guide) has just released a series of free online GCSE tests that I highly recommend. You can access the tests at https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/resources/free-gcse-science-10-minute-tests. On the landing page, select Separate Science then choose Physics. You will have … Continue reading Can you beat 49/50?
Y9 Motion Test – feedback
The tests have been marked and the scores are in – but they don’t really matter. Obviously you care about how well you did (and rightly so) but what really matters is what you go on to learn after doing this test. In other words, there is always room for improvement. The purpose of this … Continue reading Y9 Motion Test – feedback
Velocity-time graphs
We have extended our knowledge of graphs of motion by looking at velocity-time graphs. If you require more information then please read p23 in your CGP Complete Revision and Practice book (GCSE Edexcel Phyics). It is now time for you to test your knowledge and understanding. This is a compulsory homework task that you must … Continue reading Velocity-time graphs
Distance-Time graphs
We have covered the theory of distance-time graphs in class. If you require more information then please read p22 in your CGP Complete Revision and Practice book. It is now time for you to test your knowledge and understanding. This is a compulsory homework task that you must complete before your next Physics lesson. The … Continue reading Distance-Time graphs
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