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

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIGCSE Year 10Physics

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

NEXT STEP

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Sources and verification

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

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

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

Physics

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

How it works

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

Back to year

Status

Cambridge-focused map - verify against the current syllabus code

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

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIGCSE Year 10Physics

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

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

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

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15