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specification as appropriate;
(c) use correctly the following prefixes and their
examples;
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1.2.1 Force
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(f) describe how the trilateration technique is
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(d) state the principle of conservation of energy;
(e) describe examples of energy in different
energy
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people, jets, etc), and then calculate their kinetic (b) apply the definition of work done to derive the
energy.
equation for the change in gravitational
potential energy;
Students can discuss the energy transfers for a (c) select and apply the equation for the change
rollercoaster. (HSW 1)
in gravitational potential energy near the
Earths surface E p = mgh;
(d) analyse problems where there is an
efficiency =
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potential energy
Students can discuss how engineers use specific
materials for their physical properties. (HSW 6a)
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2.1.1 Charge and current
The students can carry out practical work on
conduction using coloured salts.
The teacher can demonstrate an electron beam
in a vacuum as a flow of charge.
The teacher can demonstrate flow of charge by
ionising air between plates using a candle and a
radioactive source.
of charged particles;
(b) explain that electric current in a metal is
e = 1.6 10
C;
these symbols.
2.2.2 E.m.f. and p.d.
Students can use a simple circuit consisting of a (b) select and use the equation W = VQ;
cell and filament lamp to illustrate the differences (c) define the volt;
between p.d. and e.m.f.
(d) describe how a voltmeter may be used to
determine the p.d. across a component;
(e) define electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a source
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safety device
(HSW 6a);
device;
(e) select and use the equation W = IVt;
(f) define the kilowatt-hour (kW h) as a unit of
energy;
(g) calculate energy in kW h and the cost of this
circuits;
(c) select and use the equation for the total
internal resistance;
(g) explain the meaning of the term terminal p.d.;
e.m.f. = I (R + r),
and
e.m.f. = V + Ir .
Vout
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