GCSE Physics Specification

Edexcel 1PH0

Section 1: Key concepts of physics

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#1.1

Recall and use the SI unit for physical quantities:

Base units

Length - metre (m)
Mass - kilogram (kg)
Time - second (s)
Current - ampere (A)
Temperature - kelvin (K)
Amount of substance - mole (mol)

Derived units

Frequency - hertz (Hz)
Force - newton (N)
Energy - joule(J)
Power - watt (W)
Pressure - pascal (Pa)
Electric charge - coulomb (C)
Electric potential difference - volt (V)
Electric resistance - ohm (Ω)
Magnetic flux density - tesla (T)

#1.2

Recall and use multiples and sub-multiples of units, including giga (G), mega (M), kilo (k), centi (c), milli (m), micro (μ) and nano (n)

#1.3

Be able to convert between different units, including hours to seconds

#1.4

Use significant figures and standard form where appropriate