Physics paper 1

• What topics are covered in AQA GCSE Physics Paper 1?

  Energy, electricity, particles, atomic structure
• What is the definition of energy in physics?

  Energy is a number indicating interactions in a system
• What is the principle of conservation of energy?

  Total energy in any interaction is conserved
• What can energy be converted into according to the study material?

  Energy can be turned into matter mass
• What are the different stores of energy mentioned?

  Kinetic, gravitational potential, elastic potential
• How is kinetic energy calculated?

  Kinetic energy is calculated with $E =$$\frac{1}{2} mv^2$
• What does gravitational potential energy depend on?

  It depends on mass, height, and gravitational field strength
• What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

  Gravitational potential energy is $E =$$mgh$
• What does the specific heat capacity (shc) measure?

  It measures energy needed to raise 1 kg by 1°C
• What is the equation for change in thermal energy?

  Change in thermal energy is $E =$$mc\Delta T$
• What happens to particles when thermal energy increases?

  Particles move faster with increased thermal energy