AQA Physics Checklist - Triple Award - Topic 1 & 2

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AQA Physics Checklist - Triple Award covers core GCSE Physics learning objectives for Video, Exam and Q&A study support. It focuses on Energy and Electricity, detailing energy stores and transfers, power and conservation of energy, plus thermal loss and efficiency. For Electricity it includes circuit symbols, current and potential difference relationships, resistance measurements, series vs parallel rules, investigating resistance factors, and safe domestic electricity practices including earth wires and insulation.

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Topic 1. Energy

Video: Energy changes in a system

Video: Power

Video: Conservation and dissipation of energy

Video: National and global energy resources

Topic 2. Electricity

Video: Circuit Symbols

Video: Introduction to Electricity

Video: Resistors

Video: Series and Parallel Circuits

Video: Investigating resistance in circuits

Video: Domestic uses and safety

AQA Physics Checklist Triple Award VIDEO EXAM Q&A Topic 1. Energy | Video: Energy changes in a system
• To understand the ways in which energy can be stored in a system and can be transferred from one energy store to another within a system
• To understand that energy transfers will occur when a system is changed by heating, the doing of work, or the flow of an electric current
• To be able to perform calculations involving changes in the kinetic energy, elastic potential energy, gravitational potential energy, and thermal energy of an object within a system | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Video: Power | | | | | • Explain what is meant by power
• Recall that the amount of work done by a system is equal to the amount of energy transferred by it
• Recall and apply both general equations for power
• Learn how to experimentally determine the specific heat capacity of a material | | | | | Video: Conservation and dissipation of energy
• Understand the meaning of the Principle of Conservation of Energy
• Describe a number of ways in which unwanted energy transfers (‘wasted’energy) within a system can be minimised
• Describe and explain the ways in which thermal energy is lost from a building, and the steps which can be taken to minimise such losses
• Explain what is meant by the ‘thermal conductivity’ of a material
• Recall and apply both forms of the equation for the efficiency of an energy transfer
• Plan and interpret the results of an experiment in which the effectiveness of a number of different thermal insulators is investigated | | | | | Video: National and global energy resources
• Describe the main energy resources available for use on Earth
• Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the main energy resources with reference to their use in transport, electricity generation and heating | | | | The leading source of online video tutorials dedicated to the 9-1 Science GCSEs © [my-GCSEscience.com](my-GCSEscience.com) AQA Physics Checklist Triple Award VIDEO EXAM Q&A Topic 2. Electricity | Video: Circuit Symbols
• To learn the common circuit symbols
• To know and understand the uses to which common components are put in an electric circuit | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Video: Introduction to Electricity
• Understand that an electric current is the flow of electric charge
• Learn and apply the equation linking charge, current and time (Q = I t)
• Understand the effect of increasing the potential difference across a component (in terms of energy transfer)
• Learn and apply the equation linking the potential difference (p. d.) across a component, the current flowing through it, and its resistance (V = IR)
• Use a circuit diagram to set up a circuit so that some of the factors which affect its resistance can be investigated | | | | | Video: Resistors
• Explain how to measure the resistance of a component (using a voltmeter and an ammeter)
• Draw a circuit diagram of and explain the operation of a circuit which allows for the I-V behaviour of a component to be investigated
• Describe and explain the I-V behaviour of an ohmic conductor, a filament bulb, a diode, an LDR and a (negative temperature coefficient) thermistor
• Explain the difference between ohmic and non-ohmic components | | | | | Video: Series and Parallel Circuits
• Understand the difference between connecting components in series and in parallel
• Identify series and parallel circuits (or sections of circuits)
• Recall, understand and apply the rules for current and potential difference when components are connected in series or in parallel
• Recall, understand and apply the equation for the total resistance of two resistors which are connected in series
• Describe and explain the effect on the total resistance of both resistors of connecting two resistors

FAQs

What does the checklist cover under Topic 1: Energy?

It covers how energy is stored and transferred between energy stores, when transfers occur via heating, work, or electric current, and calculations across kinetic, elastic, gravitational potential and thermal energy. It also includes power, conservation and dissipation of energy, thermal conductivity, efficiency equations, and energy resources.

How is power defined and applied in this checklist?

The checklist uses the idea that power relates to work done and energy transferred. It includes recalling and applying general power equations and experimentally determining specific heat capacity of materials.

What electricity topics are included for safe real-world understanding?

It includes circuit symbols and basic relationships for current, charge and time, plus potential difference and resistance (V = IR). It also covers measuring resistance, series versus parallel circuit rules, investigating factors affecting resistance, and domestic safety such as live/neutral/earth wires, earth wire purpose, fuses and double insulation.

Sep 5, 2026

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