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UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / IGCSE Year 10

Physics

Physics IGCSE Year 10: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

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Link each topic to equations, units, data handling, and required practical thinking.

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Physics IGCSE Year 10: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIGCSE Year 10Physics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units
1
chapters
6
subtopics
45
source review
2026-05-15

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

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Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum6 chapters+

1. Practical physics and measurement

7 points
SI units
Scalars and vectors
Measurement techniques
Graphs
Uncertainty in simple form
Planning investigations
Evaluation of experiments
Theory, examples, and practice

2. Motion, forces and energy

11 points
Speed
Velocity
Acceleration
Distance-time graphs
Speed-time graphs
Resultant force
Mass and weight
Density
Moments
Pressure
Work, energy and power
Theory, examples, and practice

3. Thermal physics

7 points
Particle model
Thermal expansion
Specific heat capacity
Changes of state
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Theory, examples, and practice

4. Waves

7 points
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Wave equation
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction introduction
Lenses
Sound
Theory, examples, and practice

5. Electricity and magnetism

8 points
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Series and parallel circuits
Electrical power
Static electricity
Magnets
Electromagnets
Theory, examples, and practice

6. Nuclear and space basics

5 points
Atomic structure
Radioactivity introduction
Half-life idea
Earth and solar system
Stars and universe introduction
Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Practical physics and measurement
2Motion, forces and energy

Recommended practice

Common mistakes
Worked examples
Homework and practice
Related daily material

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Find a tutorOpen tutors matched to this subject and continue with a profile or message.Post a lesson requestDescribe the year, chapter, and goal so the right tutors can respond.Daily materialOpen daily explainers, exercises, and practical posts without mixing them with study guides.

Sources and verification

Based on Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabus structures.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

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