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- Models and Cause & Effect: Explore the use of models in physics and understand cause and effect relationships.
- Action at a Distance and Drivers of Change: Investigate action at a distance, fields, and what drives change in physical systems.
- Proportionality and Maths in Physics: Understand proportionality in physics and how mathematical laws and models are used.
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Key ideas covers Key ideas in GCSE AQA Higher Physics. 3 lessons in 1 subtopic.
What is gravitational field strength on Earth?
Gravitational field strength on Earth's surface is g = 9.8 N/kg, meaning every kilogram of mass experiences a 9.8 N force downwards. The Action at a Distance and Drivers of Change notes cover this in full.
Why does lightning happen?
Lightning happens because clouds build up huge voltage differences over relatively small distances, creating enormous electric field strengths. The Action at a Distance and Drivers of Change notes cover this in full.
Can light travel through a vacuum?
Light waves can travel through empty space, which is why stars can be seen. The Models and Cause & Effect notes cover this in full.
What is the constant of proportionality?
The constant of proportionality is k in y = kx, the fixed ratio between two directly proportional quantities. The Proportionality and Maths in Physics notes cover this in full.
What is a field in physics?
A field is a region of space where an object experiences a force due to the presence of another object, even without direct contact. The Action at a Distance and Drivers of Change notes cover this in full.
What is a scientific model?
A scientific model is a simplified representation of a complex system or process that helps explain and predict behaviour. The Models and Cause & Effect notes cover this in full.
How do you calculate the extension of a spring?
The extension of a spring is calculated by rearranging Hooke's law, F = kx, to x = F ÷ k. The Proportionality and Maths in Physics notes cover this in full.
Why do scientists use models?
Scientists use models to make the invisible visible and the complex simple, like a map that highlights the important features. The Models and Cause & Effect notes cover this in full.