Year 10 Physics Review Sheet

1. Interpret tables and draw conclusions after analyzing the data.

2. Use Ohm’s Law.

3. Use the formula for velocity and speed in applied situations.

4. Use Hooke’s Law.

5. Read various meters and watches.

6. Apply the formula for density in various situations and describe how to measure it in a practical

example.

7. Make estimates based on GPE and KE interactions. Describe the changes that occur from GPE to KE

as objects fall down and/or go back up.

8. Describe the effects of heating and cooling on common materials, especially metals used in industry

and practical applications of such. How does colour affect temperature rise, especially in air in a contained

volume?

9. Apply knowledge about heat loss regarding colours and insulating materials. Describe the difference

between conduction, convection, and radiation.

10. What is evaporation? Describe it in terms of particles and heat.

11. Draw diagrams of light rays passing through various types of lenses. Estimate focal points and focal

lengths.

12. Describe differences between parallel and series circuits.

13. Explain why electricity companies use high voltage cables to transfer energy across long distances.

14. Do calculations involving balancing forces in equilibrium especially where moments are involved.

15. Discuss how sea waves can be turned into useable energy.

16. Give common examples of longitudinal, transverse and torsional waves and recognize which is which.

17. Use the standard wave equation and describe what frequency is.

18. Calculate the energy needed to raise a substance from one temperature to a higher temperature

where the specific heat capacity is given.

19. Complete calculations involving work, forces and kinetic energy for objects moving in one dimension

(especially with motor vehicles). Interpret graphs in relation to reaction time and braking distance.

20. Use the formula for acceleration in applied questions