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10982928715Electrical Power =current x voltage0
10982928716Voltage =current x resistance1
10982928717Charge =current x time2
10982928718Average Speed =distance / time3
10982928719Acceleration =Change in Velocity / Time Taken4
10982928720Force =Mass x Acceleration5
10982928721Pressure Difference =Height x Density x Gravity6
10982928722Moment =Force x Perpendicular Distance from Pivot7
10982928723Pressure =Force / Area8
10982928724Wave Speed =Frequency x Wavelength9
10982928725Refractive Index =Sin (I) / Sin (R)10
10982928726Sin (Critical angle) =1 / Refractive Index11
10982928727Energy Transfer =Work Done12
10982928728Work Done =Force x Distance Moved13
10982928729Efficiency =Useful Energy Output / Total Energy Input14
10982928730Weight =Mass x Gravity15
10982928731GPE Potential Energy =Mass x Gravity x Height16
10982928732Kinetic Energy =1/2 x Mass x V^217
10982928733Density =Mass / Volume18
10982928734Distance Time Graphs19
10982928735Velocity Time Graphs20
10982928756GravityForce of attraction between all masses21
10982928757Hookes LawExtension is directly proportional to force until the spring reaches it's elastic limit22
10982928758Solar SystemsGalaxy = large collection of stars Sun = one of many stars23
10982928759Effects of gravity on planetsCloser you get to a star or a planet the stronger the force of attraction is, so they move quicker in orbit24
10982928760Types of orbitMoons and planets have slightly elliptical orbits Comets orbit the sun, they have very elliptical orbits25
10982928761Artificial Earth SatellitesHave orbital period of 1 day = geostationary satellites, used for communications26
10982928736Safety features of Plugs27
10982928737Filament Lamp28
10982928738Wire29
10982928739Resistors30
10982928740Diodes31
10982928741Electric Circuit Symbols32
10982928742Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) Diagram33
10982928762LDR ExplanationChanges it resistance depending on the amount of light In bright light the resistance decreases In dark light the resistance increases Acts as a light sensor34
10982928743Thermistor Diagram35
10982928763Thermistor ExplanationChanges in resistance as temperature changes In hot condition the resistance decreases In cool conditions the resistance increases Acts as temperature detectors36
10982928764CurrentRate of flow of Charge37
10982928765VoltageDriving force which pushes current (Electrical Power)38
10982928766ResistanceSomething which slows down the flow39
10982928767Circuit RulesIncrease voltage = more current will flow Increase resistance = less current will flow40
10982928768Series CircuitCurrent the same Voltage = Voltage of all components41
10982928769Parallel CircuitCurrent = Current of all components Voltage the same42
10982928744Transverse Wave Diagram43
10982928745Longitudinal Wave Diagram44
10982928770Examples of Transverse WavesElectromagnetic Waves Ripple in Water45
10982928771Examples of Longitudinal WavesSound + Ultrasound Shock Waves46
10982928772Transverse WaveVibrations are at 90° to the direction energy is transferred47
10982928773Longitudinal WavesVibrations are parallel to the direction the wave transfers energy48
10982928774Wave InfoAll waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter49
10982928775Electromagnetic WavesWaves have different wavelengths - continuous spectrum All transverse - Travel at same speed through a vacuum50
10982928746Diagram of Electromagnetic Waves51
10982928776Uses of WavesRadio Waves: Communication Microwaves: Satellite Communication Infra-Red Radiation: Heating and monitor temperature Visible Light: Travel though optical fibres + Photography Ultraviolet Light: Fluorescent Lamps X-Rays: See inside things Gamma Rays: Sterilising medical equipment52
10982928777ConductionProcess where vibrating particles pass on their kinetic energy53
10982928778ConvectionParticles from their hotter region to the cooler region and take their heat energy with them54
10982928779Dangers of MicrowavesYeah human body tissue internally55
10982928780Dangers of Infra-RedSkin Burns - Heating effect56
10982928781Dangers of UltravioletDamage surface cells and causes blindness57
10982928782Dangers of GammaCell mutation and Tissue damage - can cause cancer58
10982928747Virtual Image59
10982928748Light Refraction60
10982928749Angle of Incidence is less than critical angle61
10982928750Angle of Incidence is more than critical angle62
10982928751Angle of Incidence is equal to critical angle63
10982928783Total internal reflection - Optical fibresAngle of Incident is always higher than critical angle, light always totally internally reflected - only stops if fibre is to sharp64
10982928752Sankey Diagram65
10982928784PowerOne Watt = 1 joule of energy transferred per second66
10982928785Human Hearing Range20 - 20,000 Hz67
10982928786Renewable EnergyWind Farms Geothermal Energy Solar Energy Hydroelectric Power68
10982928787Brownian MotionSmall particles have a constant, rapid and random movement - small particles can move larger particles - causes pressure This discovery was proved with the use of pollen grains69
10982928788Absolute 0 - Kelvin ScaleAbsolute 0 - atoms have as little kinetic energy as possible Absolute 0 = -273°C 50 Kelvin = -223°C 15°C = 288 Kelvin70
10982928753Uniform Magnetic Field71
10982928789LoudspeakerA.C electrical signals - from amplifier - to coil of wire - wrapped around cone Cone surrounded - permanent magnet - cause a force forwards + backwards Movements = cone vibrate = sound72
10982928790Resistance of LDRs and Thermistors ExperimentsMeasure current at any know/fixed temp Measure voltage at any known/fixed temp Vary temp and take new readings Calculate and draw voltage - current graph Repete and average73
10982928791Refraction of light experimentPlace block on sheet of paper Draw around the block Turn ray box on and shine beam of light into block use pencil to mark path of light into and out of block Remove the block, measure the angle of refraction Repeat74
10982928792Measuring speed of soundPerson at one end with a pistol Other person at a distance a way from the pistol (e.g 500 metres) Person fires gun People with stopwatches start time when see the smoke from gun and stop when they hear the bang Average the time75
10982928793How temperature effects Gas experimentUse water bath to vary the temperature Calculate the volume of air in test tube before heating Measure volume of air after heating Use a narrow glass tube with liquid above the air so you can clearly see how it has expanded76
10982928794Investigating the magnetic field experimentPlace sheet of paper on wooded bench (avoid interaction with other magnets) Place magnet on sheet of paper Place plotting compass against the magnet Mark position of compass needle on the paper with a dot Move plotting compass so that the tail of the arrow sits where the tip of the arrow was Repeat process Join dots77
10982928754Marsden experiment Diagram78
10982928795Marsden experimentAlpha particles were detected as tiny flashes of light on screen Most alpha particles went straight thought gold foil A small number deviated as they were repelled Very few alpha particles bounced back because of the dense nucleus79
10982928796Conclusion of Marsdens experimentMost of atom is empty space Nucleus is small Nucleus is dense Nucleus is positive80
10982928755Flemmings Left hand rule81

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