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An easy way to lose marks
This is a classic. Energy = Power x Time So given a question like "How much energy is converted if a 100W light bulb is on for 1 hour?" it's obvious that you multiply 100W by 1 hour and get the answer 100 Joules. WRONG!! The formula only works if ALL the bits of it...
I saw this and …
... thought of my students. An hour with me and I promise your brain won't turn to mush if you come across a question like this.
Physics and beauty
“Poets say science takes away from the beauty of the stars - mere globs of gas atoms. I too can see the stars on a desert night, and feel them. But do I see less or more? The vastness of the heavens stretches my imagination - stuck on this carousel my little eye can...
Circle theorems
I just added a sheet of circle theorems. Unfortunately, you just have to learn these, but it's well worth it. You need to able to spot which theorem to use when you see a question. The best way to get better at this is practice. The more examples you do, the easier...
Heavens above!
I was talking to a student the other day who wanted to know when the International Space Station would be visible in the sky. There's a great website called Heavens Above which you can use to find out predicted times at your location. I can highly recommend this site....