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Cambridge - Sciences - Coordinated (Physics) - 0654

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Cambridge IGCSE Coordinated Sciences is a double award, worth two IGCSEs. It covers biology, chemistry and physics. Students are awarded two identical grades, e.g. AA or CC.

The curriculum content is set out in clearly defined biology, chemistry and physics sections, which are extensively cross-referenced to present subject content as a coherent scientific whole.

Teachers can reduce duplication of common themes, and also encourage students to see ideas common to all sciences, such as energy. Teaching in one subject reinforces another and stimulates interest in a third.

Candidates learn about the basic principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study.

The syllabus is aimed at candidates across a very wide range of abilities, and allows them to show success over the full range of grades from A*A* to GG.

  • 1: Motion
    1.1: Length and time
    1.1.1: The use of rules and measuring cylinders to find a length or a volume
    1.1.2: A micrometer screw gauge is used to measure very small distances
    1.1.3: The use of clocks and devices for measuring an interval of time
    1.1.4: Average value for a small distance and for a short interval of time
    1.2: Motion
    1.2.1: Speed
    1.2.2: Speed and velocity
    1.2.3: Acceleration
    1.2.4: Speed-time graph and a distance-time graph
    1.2.5: Acceleration from the gradient of a speed-time graph
    1.2.6: Moving body from a speed-time graph
    1.2.7: Linear motion for which the acceleration is constant
    1.2.8: The distance travelled for motion with constant acceleration
    1.2.9: Motion for which the acceleration is not constant
    1.2.10: Acceleration and deceleration are related to changing speed
    1.2.11: The acceleration of free fall g for a body near to the Earth is constant
    1.3: Mass and weight
    1.3.1: Mass and weight
    1.3.2: The Earth is the source of a gravitational field
    1.3.3: The concept of weight as the effect of a gravitational field on a mass
    1.3.4: The gravitational force
    1.3.5: The equation W = mg
    1.3.6: Weights (and hence masses) may be compared using a balance
    1.4: Density
    1.4.1: The equation ρ = m/V
    1.4.2: The density of a liquid and of a regularly shaped solid
    1.4.3: The density of an irregularly shaped solid
    1.5: Effects of forces
    1.5.1: Forces may change the size, shape and motion of a body
    1.5.2: Extension-load graphs
    1.5.3: Hooke’s Law
    1.5.4: The significance of the term limit of proportionality
    1.5.5: The relationship between resultant force, mass and acceleration
    1.5.6: Friction
    1.5.7: Air resistance as a form of friction
    1.5.8: The resultant of two or more forces acting along the same line
    1.5.9: When body remains at rest or continues at constant speed in a straight line
    1.6: Turning effect
    1.6.1: The moment of a force
    1.6.2: Moment
    1.6.3: System in equilibrium
    1.6.4: The principle of moments
    1.6.5: The principle of moments in different situations
    1.7: Centre of mass
    1.7.1: The position of the centre of mass of a plane lamina
    1.7.2: The effect of the position of the centre of mass
    1.8: Pressure
    1.8.1: Pressure related to force and area
  • 2: Work, energy and power
    2.1: Work
    2.1.1: Work related to force and distance moved in the direction of the force
    2.1.2: W = Fd = ΔE
    2.2: Energy
    2.2.1: Work done = energy transferred
    2.2.2: Object may have energy due to its motion or its position
    2.2.3: Changes in different forms of energy
    2.2.4: K.E. = 1/2mv2
    2.2.5: Energy is transferred during events and processes
    2.2.6: The principle of conservation of energy
    2.2.7: Efficiency
    2.3: Power
    2.3.1: Power related to work done and time taken
    2.3.2: P = ΔE /t
    2.4: Energy resources
    2.4.1: Renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy
    2.4.2: Obtaining electricity or other useful forms of energy
    2.4.3: Advantages and disadvantages of methods of obtaining energy
    2.4.4: The Sun is the source of energy
    2.4.5: The source of tidal energy is mainly the moon
    2.4.6: Energy is released by nuclear fusion in the Sun
    2.4.7: Efficiency equations
  • 3: Thermal physics
    3.1: Simple kinetic molecular model of matter
    3.1.1: Properties of solids, liquids and gases
    3.1.2: The properties related to the forces, distances and to the motion
    3.1.3: The molecular structure of solids, liquids and gases
    3.1.4: The pressure of a gas and the temperature of a gas, liquid or solid
    3.1.5: The pressure of a gas
    3.1.6: Brownian motion
    3.1.7: Massive particles may be moved by light, fast-moving molecules
    3.1.8: The use of thermometers to measure temperature on the Celsius scale
    3.1.9: Melting and boiling
    3.1.10: The meaning of melting point and boiling point
    3.1.11: Boiling and evaporation
    3.1.12: Condensation and solidification
    3.1.13: Evaporation
    3.1.14: Evaporation related to the consequent cooling of the liquid
    3.1.15: Temperature, surface area and draught over a surface influence evaporation
    3.2: Pressure changes
    3.2.1: The effect on the pressure of a gas
    3.3: Matter and thermal properties
    3.3.1: The thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases at constant pressure
    3.3.2: The magnitude of the expansion of solids, liquids and gases
    3.3.3: Applications and consequences of thermal expansion
    3.4: Measurement of temperature
    3.4.1: A physical property that varies with temperature used for measurement
    3.4.2: Sensitivity, range and linearity
    3.4.3: The structure of a thermocouple and use
    3.4.4: Fixed points
    3.4.5: The structure of a liquid-in-glass thermometer
    3.4.6: The structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers
    3.5: Conduction
    3.5.1: Typical good and bad thermal conductors
    3.5.2: The properties of good and bad thermal conductors
    3.5.3: Conduction in solids
    3.6: Convection
    3.6.1: Convection as the main method of energy transfer in fluids
    3.6.2: Convection in fluids related to density changes
    3.6.3: Convection in liquids and gases (fluids)
    3.7: Radiation
    3.7.1: Radiation as the method of energy
    3.7.2: Infra-red radiation
    3.7.3: The effects on the emission, absorption and reflection of radiation
    3.7.4: The properties of good and bad emitters and absorbers of infrared radiation
    3.8: Consequences of energy transfer
    3.8.1: Applications and consequences of conduction, convection and radiation
  • 4: Properties of waves, including light and sound
    4.1: General wave properties
    4.1.1: Waves transfer energy without transferring matter
    4.1.2: Wave motion
    4.1.3: Wavefront
    4.1.4: Speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude
    4.1.5: Transverse and longitudinal waves
    4.1.6: Reflection and refraction by waves
    4.1.7: The equation v = f λ
    4.1.8: Refraction is caused by a change in speed
    4.1.9: Waves can undergo diffraction through a narrow gap
    4.1.10: The use of water waves to demonstrate diffraction
    4.2: Reflection of light
    4.2.1: The formation of an optical image by a plane mirror
    4.2.2: Angle of incidence i = angle of reflection r
    4.2.3: Reflection by plane mirrors
    4.3: Refraction of light
    4.3.1: The refraction of light
    4.3.2: Refractive index
    4.3.3: The passage of light through parallel-sided transparent material
    4.3.4: The equation for refractive index
    4.3.5: Internal and total internal reflection
    4.3.6: Critical angle
    4.3.7: The action of optical fibres in medicine and communications technology
    4.4: Thin converging lens
    4.4.1: The action of a thin converging lens on a beam of light
    4.4.2: Principal focus and focal length
    4.4.3: The formation of a real image by a single lens
    4.4.4: The nature of an image
    4.4.5: The difference between a real image and a virtual image
    4.4.6: The use of a single lens as a magnifying glass
    4.5: Electromagnetic spectrum
    4.5.1: The main features of the electromagnetic spectrum
    4.5.2: All electromagnetic waves travel with the same high speed
    4.5.3: The speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is 3.0 Å~ 108 m / s
    4.5.4: Typical properties and uses of radiations
    4.5.5: Safety issues regarding the use of microwaves and X-rays
    4.5.6: The dangers of ultraviolet radiation, from the Sun or from tanning lamps
    4.6: Sound
    4.6.1: The production of sound by vibrating sources
    4.6.2: The longitudinal nature of sound waves
    4.6.3: The transmission of sound waves in air
    4.6.4: Audible frequencies for a healthy human ear is 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
    4.6.5: A medium is needed to transmit sound waves
    4.6.6: The speed of sound in air
    4.6.7: Sound travels faster in liquids than gases and faster in solids than in liquids
    4.6.8: The loudness and pitch of sound waves related to amplitude and frequency
    4.6.9: The reflection of sound may produce an echo
  • 5: Electricity and magnetism
    5.1: Simple phenomena of magnetism
    5.1.1: The forces between magnets, and between magnets and magnetic materials
    5.1.2: Induced magnetism
    5.1.3: The pattern and direction of magnetic field lines around a bar magnet
    5.1.4: The magnetic properties of soft iron and steel
    5.1.5: The design and use of permanent magnets and electromagnets
    5.1.6: Methods of magnetisation
    5.2: Electric charge
    5.2.1: There are positive and negative charges
    5.2.2: Unlike charges attract and that like charges repel
    5.2.3: The production and detection of electrostatic charges by friction
    5.2.4: Charging a body involves the addition or removal of electrons
    5.2.5: An electric charge experiences a force
    5.2.6: Electrical conductors and insulators
    5.3: Current, potential difference and electromotive force (e.m.f.)
    5.3.1: Current, potential difference, e.m.f. and resistance
    5.3.2: Current is related to the flow of charge
    5.3.3: A current is a rate of flow of charge
    5.3.4: Current in metals is due to a flow of electrons
    5.3.5: The potential difference (p.d.) across a circuit component is measured in volts
    5.3.6: The use of an ammeter and a voltmeter
    5.3.7: The electromotive force (e.m.f) is measured in volts
    5.3.8: Energy supplied by a source in driving charge around a complete circuit
    5.4: Resistance
    5.4.1: Resistance = p.d. / current
    5.4.2: The current-voltage characteristic of an ohmic resistor and a filament lamp
    5.4.3: The equation R = V / I
    5.4.4: Resistance, length, and cross sectional area of a wire
  • 6: Electric circuits
    6.1: Circuit diagrams
    6.1.1: Circuit diagrams
    6.2: Series and parallel circuits
    6.2.1: The current at every point in a series circuit is the same
    6.2.2: The combined resistance of two or more resistors in series
    6.2.3: The sum of the p.d.s across the components in a series circuit
    6.2.4: Current in parallel circuit
    6.2.5: The current from the source of a parallel circuit
    6.2.6: The combined resistance of two resistors in parallel
    6.2.7: Resistance of two resistors in parallel
    6.2.8: The advantages of connecting lamps in parallel in a circuit
    6.2.9: Circuit diagrams containing NTC thermistors and (LDRs)
    6.2.10: The action of NTC thermistors and LDRs
    6.3: Electrical Energy
    6.3.1: Recall and use the equations P = IV and E = IVt
    6.4: Dangers of electricity
    6.4.1: Electrical hazards
    6.4.2: A fuse protects a circuit
    6.4.3: The use of fuses
  • 7: Electromagnetic effects
    7.1: Magnetic effect of an electric current
    7.1.1: The pattern of the magnetic field (including direction)
    7.1.2: The effect of changing the magnitude and direction of the current
    7.2: Force on a current-carrying conductor
    7.2.1: A force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field
    7.2.2: The relative directions of force, field and current
    7.3: d.c. motor
    7.3.1: A current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect
    7.3.2: Turning effect related to the action of an electric motor
    7.4: Electromagnetic induction
    7.4.1: Conductor moving across a magnetic field can induce an e.m.f. in the conductor
    7.4.2: The factors affecting the magnitude of an induced e.m.f.
    7.5: a.c. generator
    7.5.1: Direct current (d.c) and alternating current (a.c)
    7.5.2: The operation of a rotating-coil generator and the use of slip rings
    7.5.3: Voltage output against time for a simple a.c. generator
    7.6: Transformer
    7.6.1: Voltage transformations
    7.6.2: The principle of operation of a transformer
    7.6.3: Step-up and step-down
    7.6.4: The equation (Vp / Vs) = (Np / Ns)
    7.6.5: The use of the transformer in high voltage transmission of electricity
    7.6.6: The equation Ip Vp = Is Vs
    7.6.7: Power losses in cables are lower when the voltage is high
  • 8: Atomic physics
    8.1: The nuclear atom
    8.1.1: The composition of the nucleus in terms of protons and neutrons
    8.1.2: Proton number Z and nucleon number A
    8.1.3: Isotope
    8.1.4: Nuclide
    8.2: Characteristics of the three kinds of emission
    8.2.1: The random nature of radioactive emission
    8.2.2: Alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ)- emissions
    8.2.3: The deflection of particles and rays in electric fields and in magnetic fields
    8.2.4: Ionising radiation can be used to describe radioactive emissions
    8.2.5: Practical applications of α, β and γ-emissions
    8.3: Detection of radioactivity
    8.3.1: Background radiation
    8.3.2: The detection of α-particles, β-particles and γ-rays
    8.4: Radioactive decay
    8.4.1: Radioactive decay
    8.4.2: Changes in the composition of the nucleus when particles are emitted
    8.4.3: α and β decay
    8.5: Half-life
    8.5.1: Half-life in simple calculations
    8.6: Safety precautions
    8.6.1: The effects of ionising radiations on living things
    8.6.2: How radioactive materials are handled, used and stored in a safe way

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