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Forces and Motion |
Speed, velocity, acceleration, graphs of motion, Newton’s laws, stopping distances |
| 2 |
Energy Resources and Energy Transfer |
Energy stores, efficiency, Sankey diagrams, energy transfer by conduction/convection |
| 3 |
Work, Power, and Energy |
Work done, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and power |
| 4 |
Solids, Liquids, and Gases |
Density, pressure, changes of state, gas laws (Boyle’s law, Charles’s law) |
| BLOCK 2 |
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| 5 |
Waves |
Wave properties, reflection, refraction, and the electromagnetic spectrum |
| 6 |
Light and Sound |
Properties of light (reflection, refraction, total internal reflection), sound waves |
| 7 |
Electricity |
Electric circuits, current, voltage, resistance, and electrical power |
| 8 |
Magnetism and Electromagnetism |
Magnetic fields, electromagnets, and electromagnetic induction |
| BLOCK 3 |
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| 9 |
Radioactivity and Particles |
Atomic structure, radioactive decay, half-life, and safety precautions |
| 10 |
Astronomy |
The Solar System, orbits, gravitational forces, and the Big Bang |
| 11 |
Practical Skills and Data Analysis 1 |
Required practicals (e.g., specific heat capacity, circuits), interpreting graphs, and evaluating experiments 1 |
| 12 |
Practical Skills and Data Analysis 2 |
Required practicals (e.g., specific heat capacity, circuits), interpreting graphs, and evaluating experiments 2 |