Practical Experiments
There are many opportunities to carry out practical work in GCSE Physics. Videos can never replace the real hands-on experience or excitement - but these videos will help you understand more about the practicals required for your course.
This simple experiment, where a trolley is released from different heights on a ramp, is a great way to demonstrate the different types of variables (independent, dependent and control) as well as how the data can be analysed. These skills are important across all the GCSE Science subjects!
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Resistance of Resistors [FREE] - The total resistance of two resistors is measured when they are set up in series and in parallel
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Terminal Speed - Cup cake cases are dropped and their speed is measured when they are falling at a constant rate
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Force, Mass and Acceleration - The effect on acceleration of varying the force for a constant mass and varying the mass for a constant force
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Principle of Moments - The anti-clockwise and clockwise moments are calculated for a balanced system
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