GCSE Physics

Exam Board and Specification Code: Edexcel (4PH1) The Course Physics is the study of why and how things work. In physics, the structure and motion of the material world is analysed in terms of fundamental laws, which allow its behaviour to be predicted. In this course students will be exploring many areas of physics, from mechanics to telecommunications, and there will be many opportunities to do practical work.

Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate in class discussion in order to extend their understanding of the subject. The IGCSE builds a strong foundation for A level study. The IGCSE course has eight sections.

In Section 1 (Forces and motion), you will look at the basic concepts of movement, position, forces, movement, shape and momentum. Section 2 (Electricity) looks at mains electricity, energy and potential difference in circuits, and electric charge. In Section 3 (Waves), you will look at the properties of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and light and sound.

In Section 4 (Energy resources and energy transfer), you will look at the concepts of energy transfer, work and power, and energy resources and electricity generation. Section 5 (Solids, liquids and gases) looks at the concepts of density and pressure, changes of state, and ideal gas molecules. In Section 6 (Magnetism and electromagnetism), you will look at magnetism, electromagnetism, and electromagnetic induction.

Section 7 (Radioactivity and particles) will examine basic ideas behind rad