1. Motion, forces and energy revision
7 pointsAcceleration and graphs
Newton's laws where applicable
Momentum
Energy transfer
Moments
Pressure
Efficiency
UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / IGCSE Year 11
Physics
Physics IGCSE Year 11: 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 11: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.
UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIGCSE Year 11Physics
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+
Theory, examples, and practice
2. Thermal physics and waves
8 pointsSpecific heat capacity
Latent heat where applicable
Gas pressure
Energy transfer by heating
Electromagnetic spectrum
Refraction and lenses
Sound
Diffraction/interference in syllabus depth
3. Electricity and magnetism
8 pointsI-V graphs
Resistance combinations
Potential dividers where applicable
Electrical safety
Electromagnetic induction
Motor effect
Generator effect
Transformers where applicable
4. Nuclear physics
5 pointsAlpha, beta and gamma radiation
Half-life
Radiation safety
Nuclear equations where applicable
Uses and dangers of radioactivity
5. Space physics
4 pointsSolar system
Stars
Life cycle of stars
Redshift and universe in syllabus depth
6. Practical paper
6 pointsPlanning
Tables
Graphs
Evaluation
Improvements
Paper 5/6 style questions
What you must know
These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.
1Motion, forces and energy revision
2Thermal physics and waves
Recommended practice
Common mistakes
Worked examples
Homework and practice
Related daily material
Past papers and mock tests
NEXT STEP
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.Mock testsFor exam routes, keep timed practice and error review in the same study flow.
Sources and verification
Based on Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabus structures.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15