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AQA GCSE Physics
Electricity
AQA GCSE Physics · 8463 · 4.2
Electricity
Paper 1
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Understand the fundamental property of electric charge and the microstructure of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.
Analyse circuit design and the components powered by mains electricity or batteries.
Evaluate the limited lifetime of power stations and the sustainability of future power generation mixes.
Explore the applications of electrical power in modern technologies like artificial light, information, and remote control.
4.2.1
Current, Potential Difference and Resistance
4.2.1.1
Standard circuit diagram symbols
4.2.1.2
Electrical charge and current
4.2.1.3
Current, resistance and potential difference
4.2.1.4
Resistors
3 notes
Ohmic and Non-Ohmic Circuit Elements
Sensing Components: Lamps, Diodes, Thermistors and LDRs
Practical: Investigating I-V Characteristics
Series and parallel circuits
4.2.3
Domestic Electricity and Safety
4.2.3.1
Direct and alternating potential difference
4.2.3.2
Mains electricity
4.2.4
Circuit Energy Transfers
4.2.4.1
Power
4.2.4.2
Energy transfers in everyday appliances
4.2.4.3
The National Grid
4.2.5
Static Electricity
4.2.5.1
Static charge
4.2.5.2
Electric fields
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