Edexcel IGCSE Physics 9-1 Unit 2 - Electricity

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2.1 - Use the following units: ampere (A), coulomb (C), joule (J), EQ
ohm (Ω), second (s), volt (V), watt (W). MS

2.2 - Describe the uses of insulation, double insulation, earthing, Notes EQ

fuses and circuit breakers in a range of domestic appliances. MS

2.3 - Understand that a current in a resistor results in the electrical Notes EQ

transfer of energy and an increase in temperature, and how this
can be used in a variety of domestic context. MS

2.4 - Recall and use the relationship of Power: Notes EQ

power = current × voltage MS`
P=VxI

2.5 - Use the relationship between energy transferred, current, Notes EQ

voltage and time:
Energy Transferred = current × voltage × time MS
E=I×V×t

2.6 - Know the difference between this and the direct current (d.c.) Notes EQ
supplied by a cell or battery. MS

Double and 2.7 - Explain why a series or parallel circuit is more appropriate for Notes EQ
Triple particular applications, including domestic lighting. MS

2.8 - Understand that the current in a series circuit depends on the Notes EQ
applied voltage and the number and nature of other components. MS

2.9 - Describe how current varies with voltage in wires, resistors, Notes EQ
metal filament lamps and diodes, and how this can be investigated MS
experimentally.

2.10 - Describe the qualitative effect of changing resistance on the Notes EQ

current in a circuit. MS

2.11 - Describe the qualitative variation of resistance of LDRs with Notes EQ

illumination and of thermistors with temperature. MS

2.12 - Know that lamps and LEDs can be used to indicate the Notes EQ
presence of a current in a circuit. MS

2.13 - Recall and use the relationship between voltage, current Notes EQ
and resistance:
voltage = current × resistance MS
V=I×R

2.14 - Understand that current is the rate of flow of charge. Notes EQ

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2.15 - Recall and use the relationship between charge, current and Notes EQ
time:
charge = current × time MS
Q=I×t

2.16 - Recall that electric current in solid metallic conductors is a Notes EQ

flow of negatively charged Electrons. MS

2.17 - Apply conservation of current in a circuit. Notes EQ

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2.18 - Know that the voltage across two components connected in Notes EQ
parallel is the same (equal) MS

2.19 - Calculate currents, voltages and resistances of two resistive Notes EQ

components connected in a series circuit. MS

2.20 - recall that: Notes EQ

• voltage is the energy transferred per unit charge passed MS
• the volt is a joule per coulomb.

2.21 - Know and use the relationship between energy transferred, Notes EQ
charge and voltage: MS
 Energy transferred = Charge x Voltage
E=QxV

2..22P - Identify common materials which are electrical Notes EQ

conductors or insulators, including metals and plastics. MS

2.23P - Practical Investigation into how insulating materials Notes EQ

can be charged by friction. MS

2.24P - Explain that positive and negative electrostatic Notes EQ

charges are produced on materials by the loss and gain of
electrons. MS

2.25P - Recall that there are forces of attraction between Notes EQ

unlike charges and forces of repulsion between like charges. MS

2.26P - Explain electrostatic phenomena in terms of the Notes EQ

movement of electrons. MS
Electricity - 2.27P - Explain the potential dangers of electrostatic charges, Notes EQ
Triple Only
eg when fuelling aircraft and Tankers. MS
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2.28P - Explain some uses of electrostatic charges, eg in Notes EQ
photocopiers and inkjet printer. MS