Physics

Part 1 Mechanics and general physics: atoms and molecules; forces; energy; motion; dynamics; turning forces; periodic motion; gravitation; machines; molecular properties; density. Part 2 Heat: temperature; transfer of heat; effects of heat transfer; expansion on heating; behaviour of gases. Part 3 Waves: waves; reflection, refraction and diffraction; wave interference; sound waves; perception of sound; electromagnetic waves; light; reflection of light; refraction of light; optical instruments. Part 4 Electricity and magnetism: static electricity; potential and capacitance; electric current; controlling current; semiconductors; electrolysis; cells and batteries; magnets; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; electric meters; electromagnetic induction; cathode rays. Part 5 Atomic and nuclear physics: atomic structure; atomic and nuclear energy; radioactivity; detecting and measuring radioactivity; uses of radioactivity; nuclear fission and fusion; power from nuclear reactions. Part 6 General physics information: quantities and units; equations, symbols and graphs; measurements; accuracy and errors; fields and forces; vectors and scalars; numbers; circuit symbols; transistors and gates; properties of substances; useful constants and values; elements.