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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

6Matter

Matter in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 6.

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Lessons

  • Phases of matter and the kinetic molecular model

    40 min

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  • Elastic and plastic deformation and strain energy

    35 min

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  • Load, extension and Hooke's law

    35 min

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  • Stress, strain and the Young modulus

    40 min

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  • Thermal equilibrium and temperature scales

    40 min

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  • Internal energy and the first law of thermodynamics

    45 min

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  • Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat

    50 min

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  • Kinetic theory of gases

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  • The mole and the ideal gas equation

    45 min

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  • Fluid flow: the continuity equation and Bernoulli's equation

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  • Convection and thermal radiation

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  • Thermal conduction and thermal conductivity

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Matter: sample question

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A fixed mass of ideal gas has its thermodynamic temperature doubled and its volume halved. What happens to its pressure?

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