IAL Physics (Edexcel) notes

Topic 1.1 · Motion, vectors and projectiles

Topic 1.2 · Forces and Newton's laws

Topic 1.3 · Momentum

Topic 1.4 · Moments and centre of gravity

Topic 1.5 · Work and energy

Topic 1.6 · Power and efficiency

Topic 1.7 · Density, upthrust and viscous drag

Topic 1.8 · Hooke's law and elastic strain energy

Topic 1.9 · Stress, strain and the Young modulus

Topic 2.1 · Progressive waves

Topic 2.2 · Superposition and stationary waves

Topic 2.3 · Intensity, refraction and polarisation

Topic 2.4 · Diffraction and the wave nature of electrons

Topic 2.5 · Photons, the photoelectric effect and line spectra

Topic 2.6 · Current, potential difference and resistance

Topic 2.7 · Series and parallel circuits and I–V characteristics

Topic 2.8 · Resistivity and the potential divider

Topic 2.9 · E.m.f. and internal resistance

Topic 2.10 · Resistance, temperature and light

Topic 3.1 · Planning experiments and measuring instruments

Topic 3.2 · Measurements, uncertainties and graphs (AS)

Topic 3.3 · The AS core practicals

Topic 4.1 · Impulse and momentum in two dimensions

Topic 4.2 · Circular motion

Topic 4.3 · Electric fields

Topic 4.4 · Capacitors

Topic 4.5 · Magnetic fields and forces

Topic 4.6 · Electromagnetic induction

Topic 4.7 · Atomic structure and particle accelerators

Topic 4.8 · The standard model and particle interactions

Topic 5.1 · Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat

Topic 5.2 · Internal energy and the ideal gas

Topic 5.3 · Binding energy, fission and fusion

Topic 5.4 · Radioactive decay

Topic 5.5 · Simple harmonic motion

Topic 5.6 · Energy, damping and resonance

Topic 5.7 · Gravitational fields and orbits

Topic 5.8 · Stars: radiation, distances and the HR diagram

Topic 5.9 · Doppler shift, redshift and the universe

Topic 6.1 · Planning and evaluating experiments (A2)

Topic 6.2 · Uncertainties and logarithmic graphs (A2)

Topic 6.3 · The A2 core practicals