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Mechanics
Speed, forces, energy, and momentum.
Waves
Wave equation, EM spectrum, sound, and echoes.
Electricity
Circuits, Ohm's law, power, and energy costs.
Thermal Physics
Heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat, and states of matter.
Magnetism
Magnetic fields, motors, induction, and transformers.
Atomic & Nuclear
Atomic structure, radioactivity, half-life, and nuclear energy.
Space & Astrophysics
Solar system, stars, Big Bang, and the expanding universe.
Investigations
Guided discovery activities — explore physics laws through experiments.
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Mechanics
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Lessons
Forces & Motion
Speed, acceleration, and Newton's laws.
LessonEnergy & Momentum
Kinetic energy, GPE, and conservation of momentum.
LessonWork, Power & Efficiency
Energy transfer, rate of work, and useful output.
LessonPressure & Density
Pressure in solids, liquids, and gases.
LessonMeasurement in Science
SI units, prefixes, errors, and experimental skills.
LessonDensity & Matter
Density, states of matter, and the particle model.
LessonEnergy Sources & Environment
Renewable, non-renewable, and environmental impact.
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All mechanics topics — speed, forces, energy, momentum, and SUVAT.
Forces & Motion
Speed, acceleration, weight, and resultant forces.
Energy & Momentum
KE, GPE, work done, power, and momentum.
Measurement in Science
SI units, prefixes, significant figures, and uncertainties.
Density
Density calculations, floating, sinking, and displacement.
Energy Sources
Renewable, non-renewable, efficiency, and environmental impact.
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Waves
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Lessons
Wave Properties
Types of waves and the wave equation.
LessonEM Spectrum & Sound
Electromagnetic waves, sound, and echoes.
LessonReflection, Refraction & Lenses
How light behaves at boundaries.
LessonInterference & Diffraction
Wave superposition and bending around obstacles.
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Mixed Practice
All waves topics — wave equation, EM spectrum, sound, and more.
Wave Properties
Wave equation, frequency, period, and wave types.
EM & Sound
EM spectrum, sound speed, echoes, and refraction.
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Electricity
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Circuits & Resistance
Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits.
LessonElectrical Power & Energy
Power calculations and the cost of electricity.
LessonElectrostatics & Electric Fields
Static charge, Coulomb's law, and electric fields.
LessonAC, DC & Semiconductors
Alternating and direct current, diodes, and LEDs.
LessonPractice
Mixed Practice
All electricity topics — Ohm's law, circuits, power, and energy costs.
Circuits & Resistance
Ohm's law, series and parallel resistance, circuit symbols.
Power & Energy Cost
Power calculations, kWh, energy bills, and fuses.
Electricity Mastery
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Thermal Physics
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Heat Transfer
Conduction, convection, radiation, and specific heat.
LessonStates of Matter
Particle model, state changes, and latent heat.
LessonGas Laws
Boyle's, Charles's, and the ideal gas equation.
LessonThermodynamics & Internal Energy
Energy in systems, laws of thermodynamics, and efficiency.
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Mixed Practice
All thermal topics — heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat, and states.
Heat & Transfer
Specific heat, temperature conversion, and conduction/convection/radiation.
States & Changes
States of matter, latent heat, and cooling curves.
Thermal Mastery
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Magnetism
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Magnetic Fields
Poles, field lines, and electromagnets.
LessonMotors & Induction
Motor effect, electromagnetic induction, and transformers.
LessonLenz’s Law & Eddy Currents
Opposing induced currents and real-world applications.
LessonMagnetic Materials & Applications
Ferro/para/diamagnetism, hysteresis, and technology.
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Mixed Practice
All magnetism topics — fields, motors, induction, and transformers.
Fields & Motors
Magnet properties, electromagnets, motor force, and Fleming's LHR.
Induction
Electromagnetic induction, generators, transformers, and Lenz's law.
Magnetism Mastery
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Atomic & Nuclear
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Lessons
Atomic Structure
Protons, neutrons, electrons, and isotopes.
LessonRadioactivity
Alpha, beta, gamma decay and half-life.
LessonFission, Fusion & Power
Nuclear reactions, chain reactions, and energy generation.
LessonBinding Energy & Mass Defect
E = mc², mass defect, and nuclear stability.
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Mixed Practice
All atomic topics — structure, decay, half-life, and nuclear energy.
Decay & Radiation
Radiation types, alpha/beta decay, and half-life calculations.
Nuclear Energy
Fission, fusion, E=mc², binding energy, and safety.
Atomic Mastery
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Space & Astrophysics
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The Solar System
Planets, gravity, and orbits.
LessonStars & Cosmology
Star life cycles, the Big Bang, and the expanding universe.
LessonStellar Remnants & Exotic Objects
White dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, and pulsars.
LessonExoplanets & Astrobiology
Finding planets beyond our solar system and the search for life.
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All space topics — solar system, stars, Big Bang, and cosmology.
Solar System
Planets, weight on other worlds, orbits, and gravity.
Stars & Cosmology
Star lifecycle, HR diagram, redshift, and Big Bang evidence.
Space Mastery
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Forces & Motion
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Energy & Momentum
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Density
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EM & Sound
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Power & Energy Cost
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Heat & Transfer
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Fields & Motors
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Induction
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Solar System
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Investigations
Guided discovery activities
Hooke's Law
Discover the relationship between force and spring extension.
InvestigationPendulum Period
Explore how length affects the period of a pendulum.
InvestigationRadioactive Decay
Simulate radioactive decay and discover the half-life formula.
InvestigationOhm's Law
Vary voltage and current to discover V = IR.
InvestigationCooling Curve
Track temperature changes and identify state change plateaux.
InvestigationHooke's Law Investigation
Discover F = kx
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Pendulum Investigation
Discover T = 2π√(L/g)
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Radioactive Decay Simulation
Discover N = N₀×(½)ⁿ
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Ohm's Law Discovery
Discover V = IR
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Cooling Curve Investigation
Explore state changes and latent heat
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Variables, hypotheses, methods, reliability, safety, graphs & evaluation.
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MYP Physics
Formula Sheet & Data Booklet
For use during the course and in examinations
Metric Multipliers
| Prefix | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| tera | T | \(10^{12}\) |
| giga | G | \(10^{9}\) |
| mega | M | \(10^{6}\) |
| kilo | k | \(10^{3}\) |
| deci | d | \(10^{-1}\) |
| centi | c | \(10^{-2}\) |
| milli | m | \(10^{-3}\) |
| micro | μ | \(10^{-6}\) |
| nano | n | \(10^{-9}\) |
| pico | p | \(10^{-12}\) |
Mechanics
| Density | \(\rho = \dfrac{m}{V}\) |
| Speed / Velocity | \(v = \dfrac{d}{t}\) |
| Acceleration | \(a = \dfrac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}\) |
| Force | \(F = ma\) |
| Weight | \(W = mg\) |
| SUVAT 1 | \(v = u + at\) |
| SUVAT 2 | \(s = ut + \tfrac{1}{2}at^2\) |
| SUVAT 3 | \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\) |
| SUVAT 4 | \(s = \dfrac{(v + u)t}{2}\) |
| Momentum | \(p = mv\) |
| Pressure | \(p = \dfrac{F}{A}\) |
| Work done | \(W = Fs\) |
| Kinetic energy | \(KE = \tfrac{1}{2}mv^2\) |
| Gravitational PE | \(GPE = mgh\) |
| Power | \(P = \dfrac{W}{t}\) |
| Efficiency | \(\eta = \dfrac{\text{useful output}}{\text{total input}} \times 100\%\) |
Waves
| Wave speed | \(v = f\lambda\) |
| Frequency | \(f = \dfrac{1}{T}\) |
| Period | \(T = \dfrac{1}{f}\) |
Electricity
| Current | \(I = \dfrac{Q}{t}\) |
| Voltage (EMF) | \(V = \dfrac{E}{Q}\) |
| Ohm's Law | \(V = IR\) |
| Resistance (series) | \(R_T = R_1 + R_2 + \ldots\) |
| Resistance (parallel) | \(\dfrac{1}{R_T} = \dfrac{1}{R_1} + \dfrac{1}{R_2} + \ldots\) |
| Power | \(P = VI = I^2R = \dfrac{V^2}{R}\) |
| Energy | \(E = Pt = VIt\) |
Thermal Physics
| Specific heat capacity | \(Q = mc\Delta T\) |
| Specific latent heat | \(Q = mL\) |
Magnetism
| Transformer equation | \(\dfrac{V_p}{V_s} = \dfrac{N_p}{N_s}\) |
Constants
| Gravitational field strength (Earth) | \(g = 9.8\;\text{N/kg}\) (or \(\text{m/s}^2\)) |
| Speed of light | \(c = 3.0 \times 10^8\;\text{m/s}\) |
| Speed of sound in air | \(\approx 340\;\text{m/s}\) |
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