A-Level Physics Edexcel 9PH0

be able to use the equations $ΔE = mcΔθ$ and $ΔE = LΔm$

CORE PRACTICAL 12: Calibrate a thermistor in a potential divider circuit as a thermostat.

CORE PRACTICAL 13: Determine the specific latent heat of a phase change.

understand the concept of internal energy as the random distribution of potential and kinetic energy amongst molecules

understand the concept of absolute zero and how the average kinetic energy of molecules is related to the absolute temperature

be able to derive and use the equation $pV = \dfrac{1}{3}Nmc^2$ using the kinetic theory model

be able to use the equation $pV = NkT$ for an ideal gas

CORE PRACTICAL 14: Investigate the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas at fixed temperature.

be able to derive and use the equation $\dfrac{1}{2}mc^2 = \dfrac{3}{2}kT$

understand what is meant by a black body radiator and be able to interpret radiation curves for such a radiator

be able to use the Stefan-Boltzmann law equation $L = σAT^4$ for black body radiators

be able to use Wien’s law equation λ_maxT = 2.898 x 10^-3 m K for black body radiators.