Find out what you need to know for the SQA exam

with these 'Learning Outcomes' sheets!

0. Introduction

1. Waves

2. Radiation

3. Electricity

4. Properties of Matter

5. Dynamics

6. Space

Test yourself with these 'Check Tests' for each key area, then check your answers!

WAVES

Check Test 1 - Wave Parameters & Behaviours

Check Test 2 - Electromagnetic Spectrum

Check Test 3 - Refraction of Light

Solutions

Solutions

Solutions

RADIATION

Check Test 1 - Nuclear Radiation 1

Check Test 2 - Nuclear Radiation 2

Solutions
Solutions

ELECTRICITY

Check Test 1 - Electrical Charge Carriers

Check Test 2 - Potential Difference

Check Test 3 - Ohm's Law

Check Test 4 - Practical Electrical & Electronic

Check Test 5 - Electrical Power

Solutions
Solutions
Solutions
Solutions

Circuits

Solutions

PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Check Test 1 - Specific Heat Capacity

Check Test 2 - Specific Latent Heat

Check Test 3 - Gas Laws & The Kinetic Model

Solutions
Solutions
Solutions

DYNAMICS

Check Test 1 - Vectors & Scalars

Check Test 2 - Acceleration

Check Test 3 - Velocity-Time Graphs

Check Test 4 - Newton's Laws

Check Test 5 - Projectile Motion

Check Test 6 - Energy

Solutions
Solutions
Solutions
Solutions
Solutions
Solutions

SPACE

Check Test 1 - Space Exploration

Check Test 2 - Cosmology

Solutions
Solutions

Learn your definitions with these 'Key Definitions' sheets!

1. Waves

2. Radiation

3. Electricity

4. Properties of Matter

5. Dynamics

6. Space

Prepare for the big day with these SQA Past Papers!

Data Sheet

Relationships Sheet

Past Papers

2014

2015

2016

2017

2017 Specimen

2018

2019

Solutions

2014

2015

2016

2017

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2018

2019

*Note: These SQA Past Papers are presented here to support SQA qualifications only, on a

non-commercial basis according to SQA's Conditions of Use.

Watch the videos below to recap the course!

INTRODUCTION

Theory

Course Outline
Using Your Calculator Effectively
Greek Letters
Rearranging Formulae
Units, Prefixes & Scientific Notation
The Standard 'Three Marker'

Worked Examples

Using Your Calculator Effectively
Rearranging Formulae
Units, Prefixes & Scientific Notation
The Standard 'Three Marker'

WAVES

Theory

Longitudinal & Transverse Waves
Wave Frequency & Period
Wave Properties
Wave Speed
Measuring the Speed of Sound
Diffraction
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Types of Electromagnetic Radiation
Refraction & Ray Diagrams
Refraction Experiments

Worked Examples

Wave Frequency & Period
Wave Speed
Diffraction & Wavelength
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Refraction & Ray Diagrams

RADIATION

Theory

The Atom
Types of Radiation
Ionisation & Penetration
Detecting Radiation
Protecting Against Radiation
Uses of Radiation
Background Radiation
Activity
Absorbed Dose
Equivalent Dose
Equivalent Dose Rate
Half-life
Half-life Experiment
Nuclear Power
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fusion

Worked Examples

Activity
Absorbed Dose
Equivalent Dose
Equivalent Dose Rate
Half-life

ELECTRICITY

Theory

Electrical Charge
Electrical Current
Direct vs. Alternating Current
Electric Fields
Charged Particles in Electric Fields
Voltage
Resistance
Ohm's Law Experiment
Ohm's Law

Worked Examples

Electrical Charge & Current
Electric Fields