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IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (9–1) past paper questions by topic

221 syllabus topics · 2,428 real questions from 0973 papers, sorted by the syllabus.
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  1. 1Characteristics of living organisms · Biology27 written
  2. 40654.B2.1.03 — Identify the cell structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in diagrams and images of plant, animal and bacterial cells · Biology16 written
  3. 50654.B2.1.04 — Describe the functions of the structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in plant, animal and bacterial cells · Biology10 written
  4. 70654.B2.1.06 — State that specialised cells have specific functions, limited to: (a). ciliated cells – movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi (b). ro · Biology7 written
  5. 90654.B2.2.01 — State and use the formula: image size magnification = actual size · Biology6 written
  6. 110654.B3.1.01 — Describe diffusion as the net movement of particles from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration (i. · Biology6 written
  7. 130654.B3.1.03 — Describe the importance of diffusion of gases 4 Investigate the factors that influence diffusion, and solutes in living organisms limited to · Biology11 written
  8. 140654.B3.2.01 — State that water diffuses through partially 4 Describe osmosis as the net movement permeable membranes by osmosis of water molecules from a · Biology5 written
  9. 160654.B3.2.03 — Investigate and describe the effects on plant 5 Explain the effects on plant cells of immersing tissues of immersing them in solutions of th · Biology7 written
  10. 170654.B3.2.04 — Explain the importance of water potential and osmosis in the uptake and loss of water by organisms · Biology8 written
  11. 190654.B4.1.01 — List the chemical elements that make up: carbohydrates, fats and proteins · Biology5 written
  12. 200654.B4.1.02 — State that large molecules are made from smaller molecules, limited to: (a). starch, glycogen and cellulose from glucose (b). proteins from · Biology7 written
  13. 210654.B4.1.03 — Describe the use of: (a). iodine solution test for starch (b). Benedict’s solution test for reducing sugars (c). biuret test for proteins (d · Biology8 written
  14. 220654.B5.1.01 — Describe enzymes as proteins that are involved in all metabolic reactions, where they function as biological catalysts · Biology11 written
  15. 250654.B5.1.04 — Explain the effect of changes in pH on enzyme activity in terms of shape and fit and denaturation · Biology7 written
  16. 260654.B6.1.01 — Describe photosynthesis as the process by which plants synthesise carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light · Biology15 written
  17. 270654.B6.1.02 — State the word equation for photosynthesis 5 State the balanced symbol equation for as: photosynthesis as: carbon dioxide + water → glucose · Biology11 written
  18. 310654.B6.1.06 — Explain the importance of: (a). nitrate ions for making amino acids (b). magnesium ions for making chlorophyll 4 Investigate and understand · Biology17 written
  19. 320654.B6.1.07 — Understand and describe the effect of light and dark conditions on gas exchange in an aquatic plant using hydrogencarbonate indicator soluti · Biology7 written
  20. 330654.B6.2.01 — State that most leaves have a large surface area and are thin, and explain how these features are adaptations for photosynthesis · Biology7 written
  21. 340654.B6.2.02 — Identify in diagrams and images the following 3 Explain how the structures listed in 6.2.2 structures in the leaf of a dicotyledonous adapt · Biology13 written
  22. 350654.B7.1.01 — Describe what is meant by a balanced diet · Biology10 written
  23. 360654.B7.1.02 — State the principal dietary sources and describe the importance of: (a).carbohydrates (b). fats and oils (c).proteins (d). vitamins, limited · Biology14 written
  24. 380654.B7.2.01 — Identify in diagrams and images the main organs of the digestive system, limited to: (a). alimentary canal: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, smal · Biology21 written
  25. 390654.B7.2.02 — Describe the functions of the organs of the digestive system listed in 7.2.1, in relation to: (a). ingestion – the taking of substances, e.g · Biology6 written
  26. 420654.B7.3.03 — Describe chemical digestion as the breakdown of large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules · Biology6 written
  27. 440654.B7.3.05 — Describe the functions of enzymes as follows: (a). amylase breaks down starch to simple reducing sugars (b). proteases break down protein to · Biology5 written
  28. 490654.B8.1.01 — State the functions of xylem and phloem: (a). xylem – transport of water and mineral ions, and support (b). phloem – transport of sucrose an · Biology11 written
  29. 500654.B8.1.02 — Identify in diagrams and images the position of xylem and phloem as seen in sections of roots, stems and leaves of non-woody dicotyledonous · Biology5 written
  30. 510654.B8.2.01 — Identify in diagrams and images root hair cells and state their functions · Biology10 written
  31. 530654.B8.2.03 — Outline the pathway taken by water through root, stem and leaf as: root hair cells, root cortex cells, xylem, mesophyll cells · Biology9 written
  32. 540654.B8.3.01 — Describe transpiration as the loss of water vapour from leaves · Biology9 written
  33. 550654.B8.3.02 — State that water evaporates from the surfaces of the mesophyll cells into the air spaces and then diffuses out of the leaves through the sto · Biology8 written
  34. 560654.B8.3.03 — Investigate and describe the effects of 4 Explain the effects on the rate of transpiration variation of temperature and wind speed on of var · Biology8 written
  35. 600654.B9.1.01 — Describe the circulatory system as a system of blood vessels with a pump and valves to ensure one-way flow of blood · Biology18 written
  36. 640654.B9.2.01 — Identify in diagrams and images the structures of the mammalian heart, limited to: muscular wall, septum, left and right ventricles, left an · Biology11 written
  37. 650654.B9.2.02 — Describe the functioning of the heart in terms of the contraction of muscles of the atria and ventricles and the action of the valves 2 Stat · Biology7 written
  38. 660654.B9.3.01 — Describe the structure of arteries, veins and 3 Explain how the structure of arteries and capillaries, limited to: relative thickness of vei · Biology11 written
  39. 690654.B9.4.01 — List the components of blood as: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma · Biology12 written
  40. 710654.B9.4.03 — State the functions of the following 5 State the functions of: components of blood: (a). lymphocytes – antibody production (a). red blood ce · Biology7 written
  41. 730654.B10.1.01 — Describe a pathogen as a disease-causing organism · Biology5 written
  42. 750654.B10.1.03 — State that vaccinations are available for some 14 Explain the role of vaccination in controlling pathogens to help control the spread of the · Biology5 written
  43. 830654.B11.1.01 — Identify in diagrams and images the following 5 Describe the features of gas exchange parts of the breathing system: lungs, surfaces in huma · Biology26 written
  44. 840654.B11.1.02 — Investigate the differences in composition between inspired and expired air using limewater as a test for carbon dioxide · Biology8 written
  45. 850654.B11.1.03 — Describe the differences in composition 6 Explain the differences in composition between inspired and expired air, limited to: between inspi · Biology9 written
  46. 880654.B12.1.02 — Describe aerobic respiration as the chemical reactions in cells that use oxygen to break down nutrient molecules to release energy · Biology13 written
  47. 890654.B12.1.03 — State the word equation for aerobic 4 State the balanced symbol equation for respiration as: aerobic respiration as: glucose + oxygen → carb · Biology5 written
  48. 900654.B12.1.04 — Describe anaerobic respiration as the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen · Biology13 written
  49. 940654.B12.1.08 — Outline how the oxygen debt is removed after exercise, limited to: (a). continuation of fast heart rate to transport lactic acid in the bloo · Biology6 written
  50. 960654.B13.1.02 — Describe the mammalian nervous system in terms of: (a). the central nervous system (CNS) consisting of the brain and spinal cord (b). the pe · Biology8 written
  51. 980654.B13.1.04 — Identify in diagrams and images sensory, relay and motor neurones · Biology6 written
  52. 990654.B13.1.05 — Describe a simple reflex arc in terms of: receptor, sensory neurone, relay neurone, motor neurone and effector · Biology9 written
  53. 1010654.B13.1.07 — Describe sense organs as groups of receptor cells responding to specific stimuli: light, sound, touch, temperature and chemicals · Biology11 written
  54. 1020654.B13.2.01 — Describe a hormone as a chemical substance, produced by a gland and carried by the blood, which alters the activity of one or more specific · Biology24 written
  55. 1040654.B13.2.03 — Describe adrenaline as the hormone secreted in ‘fight or flight’ situations and its effects, limited to: (a). increased breathing rate (b). · Biology14 written
  56. 1050654.B13.3.01 — Describe homeostasis as the maintenance of a constant internal environment · Biology6 written
  57. 1060654.B13.3.02 — Explain the concept of homeostatic control by negative feedback with reference to a set point · Biology7 written
  58. 1070654.B13.3.03 — Describe the control of blood glucose concentration by the liver and the roles of insulin and glucagon · Biology8 written
  59. 1080654.B13.3.04 — Identify in diagrams and images of the skin: hairs, hair erector muscles, sweat glands, receptors, sensory neurones, blood vessels and fatty · Biology6 written
  60. 1090654.B13.3.05 — Describe the maintenance of a constant internal body temperature in mammals in terms of: (a). insulation, sweating, shivering, the role of t · Biology5 written
  61. 1140654.B15.1.01 — Describe asexual reproduction as a process 3 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages resulting in the production of genetically of asexual · Biology11 written
  62. 1160654.B15.2.01 — Describe sexual reproduction as a process 3 State that nuclei of gametes are haploid and involving the fusion of the nuclei of two that the · Biology5 written
  63. 1180654.B15.3.01 — Identify in diagrams and images and draw the 7 Identify in diagrams and images and describe following parts of an insect-pollinated flower: · Biology10 written
  64. 1220654.B15.3.05 — Describe the structural adaptations of insect- pollinated and wind-pollinated flowers · Biology5 written
  65. 1230654.B15.3.06 — Investigate and describe the environmental conditions that affect germination of seeds, limited to the requirement for: water, oxygen and a · Biology8 written
  66. 1240654.B15.4.01 — Identify on diagrams and state the functions of the following parts of the male reproductive system: testes, scrotum, sperm ducts, prostate · Biology11 written
  67. 1250654.B15.4.02 — Identify on diagrams and state the functions of the following parts of the female reproductive system: ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cervix and · Biology19 written
  68. 1350654.B16.1.01 — State that chromosomes are made of DNA, which contains genetic information in the form of genes · Biology9 written
  69. 1390654.B16.1.05 — Describe a haploid nucleus as a nucleus containing a single set of chromosomes · Biology8 written
  70. 1570654.B16.3.10 — Interpret pedigree diagrams for the inheritance of a given characteristic · Biology5 written
  71. 1580654.B16.3.11 — Use genetic diagrams to predict the results of monohybrid crosses and calculate phenotypic ratios, limited to 1 : 1 and 3 : 1 ratios · Biology12 written
  72. 1600654.B17.1.01 — Describe variation as differences between individuals of the same species · Biology5 written
  73. 1630654.B17.1.04 — Describe mutation as a genetic change · Biology5 written
  74. 1650654.B17.2.01 — Describe natural selection with reference to: 4 Describe the development of strains of (a). genetic variation within populations antibiotic- · Biology9 written
  75. 1680654.B18.1.01 — State that the Sun is the principal source of energy input to biological systems · Biology6 written
  76. 1700654.B18.2.01 — Describe a food chain as showing the transfer of energy from one organism to the next, beginning with a producer · Biology8 written
  77. 1710654.B18.2.02 — Construct and interpret simple food chains · Biology8 written
  78. 1800654.B18.2.11 — Describe a trophic level as the position of an organism in a food chain and food web · Biology9 written
  79. 1820654.B18.2.13 — Explain why the transfer of energy from one trophic level to another is often not efficient · Biology6 written
  80. 183Carbon cycle · Biology14 written
  81. 1860654.B19.1.03 — Describe the reasons for habitat destruction, including: (a). increased area for housing, crop plant production and livestock production (b) · Biology6 written
  82. 1870654.B19.1.04 — State the undesirable effects of deforestation 5 Explain the undesirable effects of as an example of habitat destruction, to deforestation a · Biology7 written
  83. 1880654.B19.2.01 — Explain why organisms become endangered or extinct, including: climate change, habitat destruction, hunting, overharvesting, pollution and i · Biology8 written
  84. 10654.C1.1.01 — State the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases · Chemistry30 written
  85. 20654.C1.1.02 — Describe the structure of solids, liquids and gases in terms of particle separation, arrangement and motion · Chemistry27 written
  86. 30654.C1.1.03 — Describe changes of state in terms of melting, 5 Explain changes of state in terms of kinetic boiling, evaporating, freezing and condensing · Chemistry13 written
  87. 50654.C1.2.01 — Describe and explain diffusion in terms of kinetic particle theory · Chemistry5 written
  88. 7Elements, compounds and mixtures · Chemistry26 written
  89. 80654.C2.2.01 — Describe the structure of the atom as a central nucleus containing neutrons and protons, surrounded by electrons in shells · Chemistry29 written
  90. 90654.C2.2.02 — State the relative charges and relative masses of a proton, a neutron and an electron · Chemistry6 written
  91. 100654.C2.2.03 — Define proton number / atomic number as the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom · Chemistry6 written
  92. 110654.C2.2.04 — Define mass number / nucleon number as the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom · Chemistry5 written
  93. 120654.C2.2.05 — Determine the electronic configuration of elements with proton number 1 to 20, e.g. 2,8,3 · Chemistry12 written
  94. 140654.C2.3.01 — Define isotopes as different atoms of the 3 State that isotopes of the same element same element that have the same number of have the same · Chemistry27 written
  95. 160654.C2.4.01 — Describe the formation of positive ions, known as cations, and negative ions, known as anions · Chemistry12 written
  96. 180654.C2.4.03 — Describe the formation of ionic bonds 5 Describe the formation of ionic bonds between elements from Group I and between ions of metallic and · Chemistry5 written
  97. 190654.C2.4.04 — Describe the properties of ionic compounds: 6 Explain in terms of structure and bonding the (a). high melting points and boiling points prop · Chemistry6 written
  98. 210654.C2.5.01 — State that a covalent bond is formed when a pair of electrons is shared between two atoms leading to noble gas electronic configurations · Chemistry8 written
  99. 220654.C2.5.02 — Describe the formation of covalent bonds 4 Describe the formation of covalent bonds in in simple molecules, including H2, Cl 2, simple molec · Chemistry16 written
  100. 240654.C2.6.01 — Describe the giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond · Chemistry10 written
  101. 260654.C2.7.01 — Describe metallic bonding as the electrostatic attraction between the positive ions in a giant metallic lattice and a ‘sea’ of delocalised e · Chemistry8 written
  102. 280654.C3.1.01 — State the formulas of the elements and compounds named in the subject content · Chemistry5 written
  103. 290654.C3.1.02 — Define the molecular formula of a compound as the number and type of atoms in one molecule · Chemistry5 written
  104. 300654.C3.1.03 — Deduce the formula of a simple molecular 6 Deduce the formula of an ionic compound compound from the relative numbers of from the relative n · Chemistry12 written
  105. 310654.C3.1.04 — Construct word equations to show how reactants form products · Chemistry6 written
  106. 320654.C3.1.05 — Balance and interpret simple symbol 7 Construct symbol equations with state equations, including state symbols symbols, including ionic equa · Chemistry38 written
  107. 330654.C3.1.06 — Deduce the symbol equation with state symbols for a chemical reaction, given relevant information · Chemistry9 written
  108. 350654.C3.2.02 — Define relative molecular mass, Mr, as the sum of the relative atomic masses. Relative formula mass, Mr, will be used for ionic compounds · Chemistry5 written
  109. 360654.C3.2.03 — Calculate reacting masses in simple proportions (calculations will not involve the mole concept) · Chemistry13 written
  110. 400654.C3.3.04 — Use the molar gas volume, taken as 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure, r.t.p., in calculations involving gases · Chemistry6 written
  111. 410654.C3.3.05 — Calculate stoichiometric reacting masses, limiting reactants, volumes of gases at r.t.p., including conversion between cm3 and dm3 · Chemistry12 written
  112. 420654.C4.1.01 — Define electrolysis as the decomposition of an ionic compound, when molten or in aqueous solution, by the passage of an electric current · Chemistry20 written
  113. 430654.C4.1.02 — Identify in simple electrolytic cells: (a). the anode as the positive electrode (b). the cathode as the negative electrode (c). the electrol · Chemistry7 written
  114. 440654.C4.1.03 — Identify the products formed at the electrodes and describe the observations made during the electrolysis of: (a). molten lead(II) bromide ( · Chemistry7 written
  115. 460654.C4.1.05 — Identify the products formed at the electrodes and describe the observations made during the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate usin · Chemistry6 written
  116. 470654.C4.1.06 — State that metals or hydrogen are formed at the cathode and that non-metals (other than hydrogen) are formed at the anode · Chemistry7 written
  117. 490654.C4.1.08 — Construct ionic half-equations for reactions at the cathode (showing gain of electrons as a reduction reaction) · Chemistry9 written
  118. 520654.C5.1.01 — State that an exothermic reaction transfers thermal energy to the surroundings leading to an increase in the temperature of the surroundings · Chemistry20 written
  119. 600654.C6.2.01 — Describe the effect on the rate of reaction of: 5 Explain the effect on the rate of reaction of: (a). changing the concentration of solution · Chemistry21 written
  120. 610654.C6.2.02 — State that a catalyst increases the rate of a 6 State that a catalyst decreases the activation reaction and is unchanged at the end of a ene · Chemistry8 written
  121. 630654.C6.2.04 — Interpret data, including graphs, from rate of reaction experiments · Chemistry10 written
  122. 640654.C6.2.05 — Describe collision theory in terms of: (a). number of particles per unit volume (b). frequency of collisions between particles (c). kinetic · Chemistry15 written
  123. 650654.C6.3.01 — Define redox reactions as involving simultaneous oxidation and reduction · Chemistry13 written
  124. 680654.C6.3.04 — Identify oxidation and reduction in redox reactions. (Oxidation number limited to its use to name ions, e.g. iron(II), iron(III), copper(II) · Chemistry5 written
  125. 700654.C7.1.01 — Describe the characteristic properties of acids in terms of their reactions with: (a).metals (b).bases (c).carbonates · Chemistry9 written
  126. 710654.C7.1.02 — Describe acids in terms of their effect on the indicators: (a).litmus (b). methyl orange · Chemistry5 written
  127. 750654.C7.1.06 — Describe how to compare neutrality, relative acidity and relative alkalinity in terms of colour and pH using universal indicator · Chemistry8 written
  128. 760654.C7.1.07 — Describe the neutralisation reaction between an acid and an alkali to produce a salt and water (the ionic equation for this reaction is not · Chemistry8 written
  129. 770654.C7.2.01 — Classify oxides as either acidic, including SO2 and CO2, or basic, including CuO and CaO, related to metallic and non-metallic character · Chemistry5 written
  130. 830654.C8.1.01 — Describe the Periodic Table as an arrangement of elements in periods and groups and in order of increasing proton number / atomic number · Chemistry7 written
  131. 870654.C8.2.01 — Describe the Group I alkali metals, lithium, sodium and potassium, as relatively soft metals with general trends down the group, limited to: · Chemistry9 written
  132. 890654.C8.3.01 — Describe the Group VII halogens, chlorine, bromine and iodine, as diatomic non-metals with general trends down the group, limited to: (a). i · Chemistry7 written
  133. 93Transition elements · Chemistry6 written
  134. 950654.C9.1.01 — Compare the general physical properties of metals and non-metals, including: (a). thermal conductivity (b). electrical conductivity (c) . ma · Chemistry18 written
  135. 980654.C9.3.01 — Describe alloys as mixtures of a metal with other elements, including: (a) . brass as a mixture of copper and zinc (b) . stainless steel as · Chemistry11 written
  136. 990654.C9.3.02 — State that alloys can be harder and stronger than the pure metals and are more useful · Chemistry6 written
  137. 1030654.C9.4.01 — State the order of the reactivity series as: 4 Describe the relative reactivities of metals potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, in terms · Chemistry16 written
  138. 1040654.C9.4.02 — Describe the reactions, if any, of: (a). potassium, sodium and calcium with cold water (b) . magnesium with steam (c) . magnesium, zinc, iro · Chemistry7 written
  139. 1060654.C9.5.01 — State the conditions required for the rusting of iron (presence of oxygen and water) · Chemistry6 written
  140. 1100654.C9.5.05 — Explain sacrificial protection in terms of the reactivity series and in terms of electron loss · Chemistry11 written
  141. 1110654.C9.6.01 — Describe the ease in obtaining metals from their ores, related to the position of the metal in the reactivity series · Chemistry5 written
  142. 1130654.C9.6.03 — State that main ore of aluminium is bauxite and that aluminium is extracted by electrolysis · Chemistry16 written
  143. 1190654.C10.2.02 — State the source of each of these air pollutants, limited to: (a) . carbon dioxide from the complete combustion of carbon-containing fuels ( · Chemistry11 written
  144. 1200654.C10.2.03 — State the adverse effect of these air pollutants, limited to: (a). carbon dioxide: higher levels of carbon dioxide leading to increased glob · Chemistry12 written
  145. 1230654.C10.2.06 — Describe how the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane cause global warming, limited to: (a). the absorption, reflection and emission · Chemistry13 written
  146. 1250654.C11.1.01 — Draw and interpret the displayed formula of a molecule to show all the atoms and all the bonds · Chemistry8 written
  147. 1300654.C11.2.01 — Name and draw the displayed formulas of: (a). methane and ethane (b).ethene (c).ethanol · Chemistry6 written
  148. 1340654.C11.3.02 — Name methane as the main constituent of natural gas · Chemistry6 written
  149. 1370654.C11.3.05 — Describe the separation of petroleum into useful fractions by fractional distillation · Chemistry11 written
  150. 1390654.C11.3.07 — Describe how the properties of fractions obtained from petroleum change from the bottom to the top of the fractionating column, limited to: · Chemistry5 written
  151. 1400654.C11.4.01 — State that the bonding in alkanes is single covalent and that alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons · Chemistry13 written
  152. 1420654.C11.5.01 — State that the bonding in alkenes includes a double carbon–carbon covalent bond and that alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons · Chemistry13 written
  153. 1430654.C11.5.02 — Describe the test to distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons by their reaction with aqueous bromine · Chemistry14 written
  154. 1440654.C11.5.03 — Describe the manufacture of alkenes and hydrogen by the cracking of larger alkane molecules using a high temperature and a catalyst · Chemistry11 written
  155. 1460654.C11.6.01 — Describe the complete combustion of ethanol · Chemistry16 written
  156. 1490654.C11.7.02 — Describe the formation of poly(ethene) as an example of addition polymerisation using ethene monomers · Chemistry13 written
  157. 1550654.C12.1.02 — Describe a: (a) . solvent as a substance that dissolves a solute (b) . solute as a substance that is dissolved in a solvent (c) . solution a · Chemistry5 written
  158. 1580654.C12.3.01 — Describe how paper chromatography is used to separate mixtures of soluble coloured substances, using a suitable solvent · Chemistry8 written
  159. 1590654.C12.3.02 — Interpret simple chromatograms to identify: 3 State and use the equation for Rf: (a) . unknown substances by comparison with distance travel · Chemistry5 written
  160. 1600654.C12.4.01 — Describe and explain methods of separation and purification using: (a) . a suitable solvent (b) . filtration (c) . crystallisation (d) . sim · Chemistry15 written
  161. 1650654.C12.5.03 — Describe tests to identify the gases: (a). ammonia, NH3, using damp red litmus paper (b). carbon dioxide, CO2, using limewater (c). chlorine · Chemistry10 written
  162. 10654.P1.1.01 — Describe the use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find a length or a volume · Physics8 written
  163. 20654.P1.1.02 — Describe how to measure a variety of time intervals using clocks and digital timers · Physics5 written
  164. 70654.P1.2.01 — Define speed as distance travelled per unit time; recall and use the equation v= s t · Physics26 written
  165. 80654.P1.2.02 — Recall and use the equation 8 Define velocity as speed in a given direction total distance travelled average speed = total time taken · Physics5 written
  166. 90654.P1.2.03 — Calculate speed from the gradient of a 11 Calculate acceleration from the gradient of a straight-line section of a distance–time graph strai · Physics15 written
  167. 100654.P1.2.04 — Calculate the area under a speed–time graph to work out the distance travelled for motion with: (a). constant speed (b). constant accelerati · Physics16 written
  168. 110654.P1.2.05 — Define acceleration as change in velocity per unit time; recall and use the equation Dv a= Dt 3 Sketch, plot and interpret distance–time and · Physics15 written
  169. 140654.P1.3.01 — State that mass is a measure of the quantity of matter in an object · Physics9 written
  170. 150654.P1.3.02 — State that weight is the gravitational force on 4 Describe, and use the concept of, weight as an object that has mass the effect of a gravit · Physics26 written
  171. 170654.P1.4.01 — Define density as mass per unit volume; recall and use the equation · Physics19 written
  172. 210654.P1.5.02 — Understand what is meant by centre of gravity and know its position for regularly shaped objects (limited to rectangular blocks, spheres and · Physics7 written
  173. 220654.P1.5.03 — Determine the resultant of two or more forces acting along the same straight line · Physics11 written
  174. 240654.P1.5.05 — Describe friction as the force between two surfaces that may impede relative motion and produce heating · Physics8 written
  175. 280654.P1.5.09 — Know that an object either remains at rest or continues in a straight line at constant speed unless there is a resultant force on the object · Physics11 written
  176. 290654.P1.5.10 — Recall and use the equation F = ma and know that the resultant force and the acceleration are in the same direction · Physics9 written
  177. 330654.P1.6.01 — State that energy may be stored as kinetic, gravitational potential, chemical, elastic (strain), nuclear, electrostatic and internal (therma · Physics20 written
  178. 340654.P1.6.02 — Describe how useful energy may be obtained, 4 Know that radiation from the Sun is the main or electrical power generated, from: source of en · Physics14 written
  179. 350654.P1.6.03 — Describe how energy is transferred between stores during events and processes, including examples of transfer by forces (mechanical work don · Physics12 written
  180. 370654.P1.6.05 — Recall and use the equation for kinetic energy Ek = 12 mv 2 · Physics12 written
  181. 380654.P1.6.06 — Recall and use the equation for the change in gravitational potential energy ΔEp = mgΔh 3 Know the principle of conservation of energy and a · Physics8 written
  182. 400654.P1.7.01 — Describe how pressure varies with force and area in the context of everyday examples · Physics5 written
  183. 410654.P1.7.02 — Define pressure as force per unit area; recall and use the equation F p= A · Physics9 written
  184. 430654.P2.1.02 — Describe qualitatively, in terms of particles, the effect on the pressure of a fixed mass of gas of: (a). a change of temperature at constan · Physics10 written
  185. 480654.P2.2.01 — Describe, qualitatively, the thermal expansion 2 Explain some of the everyday applications of solids, liquids and gases at constant and cons · Physics10 written
  186. 510654.P2.2.04 — Describe evaporation in terms of the escape of the more energetic particles from the surface of a liquid · Physics6 written
  187. 540654.P2.3.01 — Identify and give examples of typical good 2 Describe thermal conduction in solids in thermal conductors and bad thermal terms of atomic or · Physics8 written
  188. 610654.P3.1.02 — Describe what is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibration (oscillation) in ropes and springs and by experiments using water waves · Physics20 written
  189. 630654.P3.1.04 — Know that for a longitudinal wave, the direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of propagation and understand that sound waves an · Physics7 written
  190. 640654.P3.1.05 — Describe how wavelength and gap size affects diffraction through a gap · Physics13 written
  191. 650654.P3.2.01 — Use ray diagrams to define the terms normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection · Physics23 written
  192. 660654.P3.2.02 — Describe the formation of an optical image 4 Describe the formation of an optical image by by a vertical plane mirror and give its a plane m · Physics29 written
  193. 680654.P3.2.04 — Describe the passage of light through a 5 Recall and use the equation transparent material (limited to the boundaries sin i n= between two m · Physics18 written
  194. 690654.P3.2.05 — Describe total internal reflection using ray diagrams · Physics6 written
  195. 720654.P3.3.01 — Know the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, gamma) in order of frequency · Physics27 written
  196. 730654.P3.3.02 — Know that all electromagnetic waves travel at 5 Know that the speed of electromagnetic the same high speed in a vacuum waves in a vacuum is · Physics20 written
  197. 750654.P3.3.04 — Describe the harmful effects on people of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) . ultraviolet; damage to surface c · Physics12 written
  198. 770654.P3.4.02 — Know that a medium is needed to transmit sound waves · Physics9 written
  199. 780654.P3.4.03 — Determine the speed of sound in air using a 10 Know that, in general, sound travels faster in method involving a measurement of distance sol · Physics8 written
  200. 790654.P3.4.04 — Describe how changes in amplitude and frequency affect the loudness and pitch of sound waves · Physics17 written
  201. 830654.P4.1.01 — Describe the forces between magnetic 5 Describe a magnetic field as a region in which poles and between magnets and magnetic a magnetic pole · Physics16 written
  202. 860654.P4.2.02 — Recall and use the equation for resistance 3 Sketch and explain the current–voltage graph V of a resistor of constant resistance R= I · Physics35 written
  203. 870654.P4.2.03 — State that positive charges repel other 7 Describe an electric field as a region in which positive charges, negative charges repel an electr · Physics5 written
  204. 890654.P4.2.05 — Recall and use the equation for electrical power P = IV · Physics9 written
  205. 900654.P4.2.06 — Describe electrostatic charging by friction, 8 State that the direction of an electric field at a and simple methods to determine if an obje · Physics7 written
  206. 910654.P4.2.07 — Recall and use the equation for electrical energy E = IVt · Physics7 written
  207. 960654.P4.3.01 — Draw and interpret circuit diagrams 2 Draw and interpret circuit diagrams containing cells, batteries, power supplies, containing generators · Physics23 written
  208. 970654.P4.3.02 — Know that the current at every point in a series circuit is the same · Physics6 written
  209. 980654.P4.3.03 — Know how to construct and use series and parallel circuits · Physics7 written
  210. 990654.P4.3.04 — Calculate the combined resistance of two or 7 Recall and use in calculations, the fact that: more resistors in series (a) . the sum of the c · Physics12 written
  211. 1070654.P4.5.01 — Know that a conductor moving across a magnetic field or a changing magnetic field linking with a conductor can induce an e.m.f. across the c · Physics12 written
  212. 1150654.P4.5.09 — Recall and use the equation Vp Np = Vs Ns where p and s refer to primary and secondary · Physics14 written
  213. 1190654.P5.1.01 — Describe the composition of the nucleus in 6 Know the relationship between the proton terms of protons and neutrons number and the relative · Physics13 written
  214. 1200654.P5.1.02 — State the relative charges of protons, 7 Describe the processes of nuclear fission and neutrons and electrons as +1, 0 and –1 nuclear fusion · Physics9 written
  215. 1220654.P5.1.04 — Use the nuclide notation AZ X · Physics6 written
  216. 1240654.P5.2.01 — Know what is meant by the terms ionising nuclear radiation and background radiation · Physics6 written
  217. 1250654.P5.2.02 — Identify alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ) emissions by recalling: (a). their nature (b). their relative ionising effects (c). their relativ · Physics33 written
  218. 1260654.P5.2.03 — Know that radioactive decay is a change in 4 Use decay equations, using nuclide notation, an unstable nucleus that can result in the to show · Physics17 written
  219. 1270654.P5.2.04 — Know the following applications of radioactivity: (a). household fire (smoke) alarms (b). irradiating food to kill bacteria (c). sterilisati · Physics5 written
  220. 1300654.P5.2.07 — State the effects of ionising nuclear radiation on living things, including cell death, mutations and cancer · Physics7 written
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