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KS3 Physics

Key Stage 3 Physics is designed to build upon the science lessons of Junior School and to separate the Physics elements from the other two sciences. In Rougemont we begin the pupils GCSE studies in Year 9 hence only years 7 and 8 are quoted for KS3.

Year 7

Year 8
  • Forces
  • Deformation of springs (Hooke's Law)
  • Moments
  • Pressure
  • Understanding the solar system
  • Energy
  • Electrical circuits
  • Forces
  • Centripetal force
  • Work done
  • Vehicle stopping distances
  • Heat flow: conduction, convection and radiation
  • Specific Heat Capacity
  • Static and current Electricity