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TOPIC REVISION NOTE

1. HEAT
1.1 Understanding thermal - Thermal expansion
Equilibrium and contraction

1.2 Measurement of temperature

Structure and use of
thermocouple

1.3 Understanding specific heat

1.4 Understanding specific latent - conduction,

heat radiation, convection

1.5 Boiling and evaporation - consequences of

(Factors affecting boiling and energy transfer
evaporation)

1.6 Understanding gas laws:

a) Boyle’s Law
b) Charles’ Law
c) Pressure Law

STANDARDIZED TEST 1

2. ELECTRICITY

2.1 Charging by induction - Electric charge

2.2 Electric fields and charge flow

2.3 Relationship between electric

current and potential
difference

2.4 Electric diagrams

2.5 Series and parallel circuit

2.6 Electromotive force and - Dangers of

internal Resistance electricity

2.7 Electrical energy and power - Fuses and circuit

breakers

STANDARDIZED TEST 2
3. ELECTROMAGNETISM
3.1 Methods of magnetising and - Properties of
demagnetizing magnets
3.2 Magnetic effect of current- - Distinguish between
carrying conductor ferrous and non-
ferrous
3.3 Force on a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic field

3.4 Electromagnetic induction

3.5 Transformer

3.6 Generation and transmission of

electricity
STANDARDIZED TEST 3

4. ELECTRONICS

4.1 Uses of cathode ray

oscilloscope

4.2 Semiconductor diodes

4.3 Transistors

4.4 Explain digital and analogue

4.5 Logic gates

5. RADIOACTIVITY

5.1 Alpha scattering experiment

5.2 Nucleus of an atom

(Geiger- Marsden experiment)

5.3 Radioactive decay

Safety precautions

5.4 Uses of radioisotopes

5.5 Proper management of

radioactive substances
STANDARDIZED TEST 4

FORM 4: IGCSE PHYSICS (Semester 1 & 2)