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Topic 1 - Key Concepts Of Physics - Si Units
What is the si unit for length,
What is the si unit for mass,
What is the si unit for time
15  cards
Topic 1 - Key Concepts Of Physics - Prefixes
What does the prefix giga represent,
What does the prefix mega represent,
What does the prefix kilo represent
19  cards
Topic 1 - Key Concepts Of Phsyics - Equations To Learn
Define the distance equation,
Define acceleration as an equation,
Define the force equation in words
29  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Vectors And Scalars
What is a vector,
What is a scalar,
Can scalars be negative
21  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Graphs
What does the gradient represent ...,
What does a negative gradient in ...,
What does a horizontal line in a ...
25  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Newtons First Law
What does newton s first law state,
What happens to an object when a ...,
How is acceleration defined
7  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Newtons Second Law
What is the formula for force,
How is weight measured,
What happens to weight with great...
9  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Newtons Third Law
What does newton s third law state,
What is the reaction force on a b...,
When a rocket takes off what is t...
4  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Momentum
What is the formula for momentum,
What is always conserved in a col...,
In a collision what is the relati...
7  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Human Reaction Time
What is the definition of human r...,
What is the purpose of the ruler ...,
In the ruler drop experiment who ...
6  cards
Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Vehicle Stopping Distances
What is the distance traveled bef...,
What is the distance required to ...,
What factors affect thinking dist...
24  cards
Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Energy
What does agpe stand for,
What is the formula to calculate ...,
What does ke represent in physics
7  cards
Topic 3 - Coservation Of Energy - Energy Transfer
What do energy transfer diagrams ...,
What type of energy do motors waste,
Fill in the blank energy transfer...
5  cards
Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Energy Changes
What happens to kinetic energy ke...,
When an object is projected up a ...,
What occurs when a moving object ...
6  cards
Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Conservation Of Energy
What does conservation of energy ...,
What is a closed system,
In a closed system what happens t...
5  cards
Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Mechancial Waste Energy And Waste Energy
What is mechanical waste energy,
What happens to energy in mechani...,
What happens to heat in mechanica...
11  cards
Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Efficiency
What is the definition of efficiency,
How is efficiency calculated,
What are two methods to increase ...
8  cards
Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Energy Sorces
What are the main types of energy...,
Why is non renewable energy more ...,
What has driven the importance of...
7  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Waves And Energy
What do waves transfer without tr...,
What is the distance between the ...,
What term describes the distance ...
10  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Realationships
What happens to frequency when ve...,
How does wavelength relate to vel...,
What is the relationship between ...
4  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Types Of Waves
What is a transverse wave,
What are the characteristics of t...,
What is a longitudinal wave
4  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Measuring Velocity
How can you measure the velocity ...,
What method can be used to measur...,
How can ripples on a water surfac...
5  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Refraction
What happens to a wave when it pa...,
What happens to the speed of a wa...,
What happens to the wavelength of...
6  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Reflection
What happens to waves when they e...,
How does the smoothness of a surf...,
What effect do rough surfaces hav...
6  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Transmission
What is the definition of transmi...,
True or false the more transparen...,
What happens to waves when they p...
6  cards
Topic 4 - Waves - Absorption
What happens when the frequency o...,
What occurs to absorbed light ove...,
What does it mean when a material...
4  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Ray Diagrams
What do arrows in ray diagrams re...,
What is the normal in ray diagrams,
What is the incident angle
16  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Colour
What is each colour in terms of p...,
What do all the colours together ...,
Why do objects appear to have a c...
6  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Lenses
What is the definition of focal l...,
What is a focal point,
What is the relationship between ...
5  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Concave Lenses
What is the shape of concave lenses,
What is the effect of the princip...,
What is the focal ray in relation...
8  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Convex Lenses
What is the shape of a convex lens,
What is the primary function of a...,
Where do horizontal rays focus wh...
5  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Images
What is a real image in physics,
What type of image is formed by a...,
What is a virtual image
5  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Em Waves
What do all electromagnetic waves...,
What type of waves are electromag...,
Do all electromagnetic waves trav...
23  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Temperature
What must an object do to remain ...,
What happens if an object absorbs...,
What happens if an object absorbs...
10  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Danger Of Em Spectrum
What is the effect of higher freq...,
What type of em wave is associate...,
What is a potential effect of inf...
5  cards
Topic 5 - Light And The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Uses Of The Em Spectrum
What are the main uses of the em ...,
What types of waves are included ...,
Fill in the blank __________ can ...
9  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Atom
What is an atom,
What are the components of the nu...,
What charge do electrons have
10  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Isotopes And Elements
What do atoms of the same element...,
In a neutral atom what is true ab...,
What are isotopes
12  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Atoms And Em Radation
What happens when electrons chang...,
What occurs when electrons move t...,
What occurs when electrons fall t...
14  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Methods Of Measuring Radioactivity
What happens to photographic film...,
What is the purpose of wearing ph...,
What is a geiger muller tube
7  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Atomic Structure
What did dalton propose in 1800 r...,
Who discovered the electron and i...,
What is the plum pudding model
14  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Decay Process
What is beta minus decay,
What occurs during beta plus decay,
What is the general formula for d...
18  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Uses Of Radioactivity
What radioactive element is used ...,
What is the half life of americium,
What type of radiation does ameri...
17  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Dangers Of Ionising Radiation
What is a characteristic of a sou...,
What is the implication of a shor...,
What type of half life does ameri...
5  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Safety Measures
What is a key strategy for limiti...,
What is the ideal half life durat...,
What is the importance of the hal...
5  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Difference In Radiation
What is a key strategy for limiti...,
What is the ideal half life durat...,
What is the importance of the hal...
5  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Treatment For Tumors
What type of radiation is commonl...,
How does external radiation treat...,
How long does it typically take t...
8  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Pet Scanners
What does pet stand for in medica...,
What is inserted into the body fo...,
How is the radioactive tracer use...
10  cards
Topic 6 - Radioactivity - Nuclear Power And Nuclear Energy
What is the process called when u...,
What gas is not produced during n...,
What are two primary safety risks...
14  cards

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