Physics IGCSE CIE

Preface

IGCSE Physics (0625) is a course that covers the basic concepts of physics. 

The course is designed to develop students' understanding of the principles of physics, their ability to apply these principles to solve problems, and their ability to communicate scientific ideas effectively.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including:

1. Motion, forces and energy

2. Thermal physics

3. Waves

4. Electricity and magnetism

5. Nuclear physics

6. Space physics

The IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus covers the following fundamental content:

1. General Physics:

• Measurements and units: This topic covers the basic units of measurement and the use of measuring instruments.

• Motion and forces: This topic covers the principles of motion, including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, and graphs of motion. This topic covers the fundamental principles of forces, including Newton's laws of motion, friction, momentum, and impulse.

• Work, energy, and power: This topic covers the basic principles of energy, including kinetic and potential energy, and the concepts of work and power.

2. Thermal Physics:

• Thermal properties of matter: This topic covers the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, including density, pressure, and the behavior of gases.

• Transfer of thermal energy: 

3. Properties of Waves, including Light and Sound: This topic covers the properties of light and sound, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.

• Reflection and refraction

• Electromagnetic waves

• Sound waves

4. Electricity and Magnetism: This topic covers the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, including current, voltage, resistance, circuits, electromagnetism, and magnetic fields.

• Electric current

• Electric circuits

• Magnetic fields

5. Atomic Physics: This topic covers the basic principles of atomic physics, including atomic structure, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions.

• Structure of the atom

• Radioactivity

6. Astrophysics: This topic covers the basic principles of astronomy and space physics, including the structure of the universe, the solar system, and the Earth's atmosphere.

• The Solar System

• Stars and galaxies

In addition, students will also be expected to have a basic understanding of experimental methods, scientific investigations, and data analysis.

Throughout the course, students will be encouraged 

• to develop their problem-solving skills, 

• their ability to work independently, and 

• their ability to communicate their scientific ideas effectively.

The final assessment for the course consists of two written exams. 

Paper 1 consists of multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions. 

while Paper 2 consists of structured questions that test the students' understanding and ability to apply their knowledge to new situations. 

There is also a practical assessment component that assesses the students' ability to carry out and analyze scientific experiments.