Welcome to the Physics area of the site, here you can browse the different sections we have and have a look at the different topics covered.

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Electricity

Energy Efficiency - types of energy, insulation.
Electromagnetism - electric motor, induction, transformers.
Current - definition, alternating, direct.

Forces

Pressure - what is it, calculating, in gas.
Power and Work - Isaac Newton's laws of motion.
Motion - speed, velocity, acceleration.

Space

Satellites - moons, artificial, orbits.
Stars - formation, fate, black hole.
The Universe - big bang, future.

Waves

Communication Systems - composition, transmitting.
Radio Waves - history, communication, AM and FM.
Sound - sound waves, ultrasonic, imaging, sonar.

Solar System

Our solar system and the eight planets: terrestrial planets and gas giants. The importance of gravitational pull and its relation to the mass of the planet. Asteroid belt. The orbit of comets and their tails.


EM Spectrum

Light is just part of a continuum of waves called the electromagnetic spectrum. This spectrum includes many types of wave that you will recognise including X-rays and infra-red. Properties and uses of these.


Electricity Generation

The importance of generating electricity and the implications. The difference between renewable and non-renewable sources. Different types of electricity generation: nuclear, coal, oil, wind turbines.

Forces in Practice

The concept of terminal velocity when opposing forces are balanced by example of a parachutist. Elastic and spring extension, comparing a rubber band and spring and the limit of proportionality.