The IGCSE Physics Course (Cambridge) is a comprehensive program designed to develop students’ understanding of the fundamental principles of physics and how they apply to real-world situations. Covering eight key units, this course prepares learners for the Cambridge IGCSE examination, building both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for success in science-related fields.
The course emphasizes scientific inquiry, experimentation, and the application of physics in everyday life, while also strengthening problem-solving and analytical thinking.
📘 Course Content Overview
Unit 1: Forces and Motion
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Making measurements
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Describing motion (including motion graphs)
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Momentum
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Newton’s Laws of Motion
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Hooke’s Law
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Pressure in solids and fluids
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Turning effects
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Forces and matter
Unit 2: Electricity
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Static electricity
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Electrical quantities
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Electric circuits
Unit 3: Waves
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Properties of waves
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Electromagnetic spectrum
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Light waves
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Sound
Unit 4: Energy Resources and Energy Transfers
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Energy transfers
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Thermal energy
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Work and power
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Energy resources and electricity generation
Unit 5: Thermodynamics
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Density and pressure
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States of matter: solids, liquids, and gases
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Kinetic particle model
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Thermal properties of matter
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Heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation
Unit 6: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
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Magnetism
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Electromagnetic forces
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Electromagnetic induction
Unit 7: Radioactivity and Particles
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Structure of the atom and radioactivity
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Types of radiation and half-life
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Applications of radioactivity
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Nuclear fission and fusion
Unit 8: Astrophysics
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Earth and the solar system
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Stars and the universe
🎯 What Students Will Gain
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A solid grasp of key physics concepts and laws
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Skills in conducting experiments and interpreting results
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Preparation for IGCSE exam success with a strong academic foundation
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Real-world understanding of physics applications in technology, energy, and space
- Physics lab experiments
- Graph analysis
- Conceptual discussions
- Past paper practice
- Problem-solving tasks
- Circuit building simulations
- Wave and sound demonstrations
- Thermodynamics investigations
- Nuclear physics models
- Astronomy projects
- Data interpretation and evaluation exercises