OCR•GCSE•Physics
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P1: Matter
The particle model, changes of state, and pressure
Practice 29 subtopics in P1: Matter. All questions match the OCR GCSE specification.
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P1: Matter is a key topic in the OCR GCSE Physicsspecification. This topic covers the particle model, changes of state, and pressure.
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Development of atomic models (Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr)Nuclear composition: protons, neutrons, electronsAtomic size and order of magnitude (~1×10⁻¹⁰ m)Density: definition and calculationsDensity = mass / volumeComparing densities of solids, liquids and gasesMeasuring density of regular and irregular objectsParticle arrangement in solids, liquids and gasesParticle motion and energy in different statesConservation of mass during state changesPhysical vs chemical changesEnergy transfer during heatingHeating curves and state changesSpecific heat capacity: E = mcΔθCalculating energy for temperature changesSpecific latent heat: E = mLLatent heat of fusion and vaporisationWhy temperature stays constant during state changesRequired practical: specific heat capacity measurementGas pressure and molecular motionTemperature and pressure relationship in gasesConstant volume: pressure ∝ temperatureBoyle's law: pV = constantCompressing gases and work done (HT)Atmospheric pressureAtmospheric pressure variation with altitudeLiquid pressure and depth: p = hρg (HT)Upthrust and floating/sinking (HT)Hydraulic systems and pressure transmission
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