Category: physics gcse

Medical Physics P3 Topic 6 – Physics Extension GCSE

Like with my other article on Particles in Action, this article will go into detail the whole of Topic 6, Medical Physics which includes heart and how to monitor it, nuclear radiation which involves background radiation, exposure to radiation, treating cancer using radiotherapy, gamma radiation and brachytherapy, monitoring patients …

Particles in Action P3 Topic 5 – Physics Extension GCSE

This article will go into detail the whole of Topic 5, Particles in Action which includes absolute zero, Kelvin scale, electron gun, cathode-ray oscilloscopes, fundamental particles, Beta + or -, quarks, Alpha decay, beta decay, neutrons, protons, electrons and positrons, nuclear fission and fusion, creation and annihilation, radiation. Phew, that was …

Using a Light Source, LDR and Tracing Paper to Model Absorption of Gamma Rays by Different Thickness of Material – Physics IAA

Now, before I say anything, this experiment doesn’t use actual gamma rays as they are dangerous and not allowed at school. Instead we will be investigating how the thickness of tracing paper affects the current produced from LDR (Light Dependant Resistor). This experiment is meant to mimic what …

Investigating Human Power – Physics IAA

Yes, another boring science IAA test. This time it’s physics investigating human power by walking up stairs. I bet the guy who made that experiment up was Steven Hawkins. Anyway, I will tell you mostly everything you will need to know for the test here.So, as I have …