Physics
Year 12 · Northern Ireland Curriculum
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View topicsYear 12 completes CCEA GCSE Physics in Northern Ireland, typically covering waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity, magnetism and electromagnetism, kinetic theory and space physics.
Exam performance depends on disciplined layout (equation, substitution, answer, unit) and on practice with the extended-response questions that separate the top grades. Prescribed-practical questions also expect a clear grasp of method and sources of error.
Curriculum Breakdown
Important Topics
- Waves & the EM SpectrumWave properties, sound, light, and the uses and risks of the EM spectrum.
- RadioactivityTypes of radiation, half-life, fission, fusion and nuclear safety.
- Magnetism & ElectromagnetismMagnetic fields, the motor effect, generators and transformers.
- Kinetic TheoryGas laws, pressure, specific heat capacity and changes of state.
- Space PhysicsThe life cycle of stars, the solar system, red-shift and the Big Bang.
- Exam TechniqueEquation selection, clean substitution, units and extended responses.
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