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AQA GCSE Physics 8463
Atomic Structure
Topic overviewThe structure of an atomMass number, atomic number and isotopesFrom the plum pudding model to the nuclear modelChadwick, the neutron, and comparing the modelsRadioactive decay and nuclear radiationNuclear equationsHalf-lives and the random nature of radioactive decayRadioactive contaminationBackground radiationUses of nuclear radiation, and how half-life affects hazardNuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Electricity
Topic overviewCircuit symbols, electrical charge and currentCurrent, resistance and potential differenceOhmic conductors, filament lamps, diodes and thermistorsLight-dependent resistors, and investigating resistanceCurrent and potential difference in series and parallelConstructing circuits, and calculating in series circuitsDirect and alternating potential difference, and mains electricityPower and efficiencyAppliances, and the energy transferred by electrical workPower, and the power ratings of domestic appliancesThe National GridStatic chargeElectric fields
Energy
Forces
Topic overviewScalars, vectors, forces and the resultant forceGravityWork done and energy transferStretching, compressing, and the spring constantLinear and non-linear extension, and work done on a springMoments, levers and gearsPressure at a surface, and the equation p = F over AAtmospheric pressureDistance, displacement and speedThe speed of sound, and the distance-speed-time equationVelocity and the distance-time relationshipAcceleration, deceleration and velocity-time graphsArea under a velocity-time graph, and the uniform acceleration equationNewton's First LawNewton's Second and Third LawsStopping distance and reaction timeFactors affecting braking distanceBraking force, deceleration and the dangers of stopping quickly
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Particle Model of Matter
Space Physics
Waves
Topic overviewTransverse and longitudinal waves, and the wave equationWave properties, and refraction at a boundaryReflection of wavesTypes and uses of electromagnetic wavesRadio waves, and the hazards of ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma raysLensesVisible lightEmission and absorption of infrared radiation, and black bodies
Electricity
The National Grid
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- Paper 1
Overview
The National Grid as a system of cables and transformers, step-up and step-down transformers and why both are needed, energy wasted by the current heating transmission cables, and why transmitting at a high potential difference and low current makes the grid efficient.
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What is the National Grid?
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Name the two kinds of component that make up the National Grid.
Questions from this subtopic
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What is the National Grid?
Model answer
A nationwide system of cables and transformers that links power stations to consumers.
- 2
What is transferred from power stations to homes and factories by the National Grid?
Model answer
Electrical power.
- 3
Name the two kinds of component that make up the National Grid.
Model answer
Cables and transformers.
- 4
What type of transformer is used between a power station and the transmission cables?
Model answer
A step-up transformer.
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What does a step-up transformer do to the potential difference?
Model answer
It increases it.
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What type of transformer is used before electricity reaches homes, and what does it do?
Model answer
A step-down transformer, which decreases the potential difference to a much lower value for domestic use.
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