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1 Forces and energy
1.1 Measurement in science
1.2 Speed, motion graphs
1.3 Forces and effects of forces
1.4 Gravity and gravitational fields
1.5 Forces and motion, Newton’s laws
1.6 Transfer and transformation of energy, conservation of energy
1.7 Work and power, efficiency
1.8 Energy sources and resources, fuels and environmental impact
2 Heat, light and sound
2.1 States and properties of matter, kinetic theory
2.2 Phase Change
2.3 Density
2.4 Pressure
2.5 Thermal physics
2.6 Heat transfer
3 Electromagnetism
3.1 Static electricity
3.2 Electric fields
3.3 Current, voltage, power
3.4 Electric circuits
3.5 Magnetism, magnetic fields
3.6 Electric and magnetic fields
3.7 Electromagnetic forces and induction
3.8 AC & DC
3.9 Generation and transmission of electricity
4 Waves
4.1 Longitudinal and transverse waves
4.2 Wave equation
4.3 Sound waves
4.4 Wave phenomena including reflection, refraction, diffraction
4.5 Electromagnetic spectrum, imaging and applications
5 Astrophysics
5.1 The solar system
5.2 Planets and satellites
5.3 The Big Bang theory
6 Atomic physics
6.1 Atomic structure, particles, charges and masses
6.2 Radioactivity and decay, forms of radiation, uses and dangers
Use MYP Physics flashcards to review the key terms and ideas in 1.3 Forces and effects of forces.
Practise recalling mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves, then return to the cards that need more work.
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What is a force in physics?
A force is a mechanical interaction between two objects or bodies that can change an object's velocity or shape.