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Energy Transfer and Transformation Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the transfer, transformation and conservation of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: State the law of conservation of energy. Differentiate between ‘energy transfer’ and ‘energy transformation’, with examples. Compare mechanical potential energy and kinetic … Read more

Mechanical Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the two forms of mechanical energy – kinetic energy and potential energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘energy’ and state the units for measuring energy. Define ‘mechanical energy’ and name the two main forms of … Read more

Work and Power Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what the terms ‘work’ and ‘power’ mean in physics and how they can be calculated. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘work’ and state the units for measuring work. Define ‘power’ and state the units for … Read more

Newton’s Third Law of Motion Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about Newton’s third law of motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: State Newton’s third law of motion. Describe how Newton’s third law applies to stationary objects and moving objects, with examples. Identify the action … Read more

Newton’s Second Law of Motion Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about Newton’s second law of motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: State Newton’s second law of motion. Describe how Newton’s second law applies to stationary objects and moving objects, with examples. Use Newton’s second … Read more

Newton’s First Law of Motion Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about Newton’s first law of motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: State Newton’s first law of motion. Describe how Newton’s first law applies to stationary objects and moving objects, with examples. Define ‘inertia’ and … Read more

Overview of Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion Learning Objective In this lesson we will review forces and introduce Newton’s three laws of motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what a force is and explain how forces can affect objects. Distinguish between push, pull and twist … Read more

Electrical Resistance and Ohm’s Law Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about electrical resistance and how it can be calculated. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define electrical resistance and give examples of materials with high and low resistance. Describe how different factors can affect the … Read more

Measuring Electricity – Voltage and Current Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how electricity can be measured in terms of voltage and current. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define voltage and explain how it can be measured using a voltmeter. Define current and explain how … Read more

Electric Circuits and Circuit Diagrams Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about basic electric circuits and how they can be represented by circuit diagrams. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe an electric circuit and list four common features of all electric circuits. Describe how electric … Read more

Introduction to Electricity Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what electricity is and look at the two forms in which it can exist. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain how electric charge can be transferred between atoms. Define electricity. Define electrical energy and explain how … Read more

Heat Energy and Heat Transfer Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how heat energy is transferred between substances by the processes of conduction, convection and radiation. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Differentiate between heat energy and temperature. Define heat transfer. Explain how the processes of … Read more

Sound Waves Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how sound waves transfer energy and how sound waves can be characterised. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what sound waves are and explain how they are generated. Describe how sound waves consist of compressions and rarefactions, … Read more

Refraction and Lenses Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how light refracts through convex and concave lenses to produce different types of images. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe refraction, with examples. Define refractive index the explain the law of refraction. Describe convex and concave … Read more

Reflection and Mirrors Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how light reflects off flat and curved mirrors to produce different types of images. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe plane, concave and convex mirrors. Describe the law of reflection. Explain how light reflects off plane, … Read more

The Visible Light Spectrum and Colour Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how visible light is composed of colours with different wavelengths. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe how light waves are electromagnetic waves. Describe how visible light (white light) is composed of colours with … Read more

Energy Consumption and Clean Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at ways of reducing energy consumption and compare fossil fuels with alternative sources of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the benefits of reducing energy consumption and using cleaner sources of energy. Describe … Read more

Energy-Efficient Design Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at some ways that the design of an object or system can increase its energy efficiency. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by ‘energy-efficient design’. Describe some ways that friction can be reduced to … Read more

Conservation of Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at how energy transfers and transformations relate to the law of conservation of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the law of conservation of energy. Describe how energy transfers and transformations are not 100% efficient, … Read more

Energy Transformation Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at some of the main types of energy transformations involving mechanical energy, electrical energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by ‘energy transformation’. Describe transformations between mechanical potential energy … Read more