Y10 Physics

Homework

Set 14/02/20
Due 24/02/20
Prepare for the radioactivity topic test.
Checklist is here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oKFWyHeGYs1dAgCzK0_aQZlB8-StGkXk

- Complete the assignments set on senecalearning (if you haven't joined the class yet, click this link to join first https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/7zwehko5cq)
- Complete the following exam questions in you exercise book
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11jc4UcVBy8O68253TSshV7YOVFTNZyOj
If the link for the exam questions does not work, then you will need to go to https://www.savemyexams.co.uk/gcse-physics-edexcel-new/topic-questions/ and tap on section 5, radioactivity 1

Set 27/01/20
Due 3/2/20
Complete the following extended writing task in your book:
JRCS Science Department
GCSE (9-1) Physics : P6 Radioactivity
Extended writing task: Dangers and uses of radioactive materials
We are exposed to radioactive substances from many different sources. Compare and contrast the uses and dangers of exposure to radioactive materials.
Grade Description
Student
Teacher
3
State what background radiation is and compare the radiation received from 4 sources of background radiation


4-5
Describe one use of a radioactive substance and discuss the dangers involved


6
Compare and contrast the uses of different types of radiation (discuss the properties which make it useful/dangerous).


7
Give detailed explanations of three types of radioactive substances and their uses and dangers (examples may be from industry and medical uses).























If you needed to finish your notes on how the smoke detector works using alpha radiation, watch this video:


Set 20/1/20
Due 27/1/20
Complete the following questions in your exercise book:
Nyimar, "Nuclear equations" on TES.com

Set 11/11/19
Due 15/11/19
Complete the graph in your lab books on cooling for objects of different colours.

Set 8/11/19
Due 11/11/19
Complete the following questions:




Set 14/10/19
Due 28/10/19
Complete the extended writing task on total internal reflection and refraction in your book.

Set 23/9/19
Due 30/9/19
Complete the following question:
The diagram shows water waves approaching a boundary between deep water and shallow water. The arrow shows the direction of travel of the water waves.
The wave speed in the shallow water is less than the wave speed in the deep water.
The frequency of the waves in the shallow water is the same as their frequency in the deep water.
Explain what happens to the direction and the wavelength of these waves when they pass from the deep water into the shallow water.

You may add to the diagram to help with your answer.  (6)


Set 16/9
Due 23/9
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Complete the following questions:




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