MYP Physics Study & Revision Notes

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

2.1 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

3.1 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

4.1 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

5.1 The solar system

5.2 Planets and satellites

5.3 The Big Bang theory

6.1 Atomic structure, particles, charges and masses

6.2 Radioactivity and decay, forms of radiation, uses and dangers