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It outlines eight physics topic areas—forces and motion, electricity, waves, energy resources and transfers, solids/liquids/gases, magnetism and electromagnetism, radioactivity and particles, and astrophysics—plus assessment objectives and weightings. Issue 4 records changes to qualification availability, modular combination rules, and command-word taxonomy, with guidance for delivery, practical investigations, and referencing.","International GCSE  \nPhysics (9–1)  \nSpecification  \nPearson Edexcel International GCSE in Physics (4PH1)  \nFirst teaching September 2017 First examination June 2019 Issue 4  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people .  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 93119 6  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Physics (4PH1) specification  \nIssue 4 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Qualification at a glance\u003Cbr>Availability of series amended to November and June | 8, 9 |\n| Administration and general information\u003Cbr>Modular International GCSEs added to forbidden combinations | 33 |\n| Appendix 5: Command word taxonomy\u003Cbr>“Which” added to the command word taxonomy | 48 |\n\nEarlier issue shows previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \n1 About this specification 1  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications? 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