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Electric Charge, Current, and Potential Difference
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
10 lessons
Goal
Master the fundamental concepts of electric charge, current flow, and potential difference in simple direct-current circuits.
10 lessons
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- 1Atomic Structure and Free Electrons in ConductorsUp nextStart
- 2Open and Closed Circuits: When Does Current Flow?PremiumNot started yet
- 3Current as a Rate: Charge Flow per Unit TimeNot started yet
- 4Calculating Charge Flow Using Q = I × tNot started yet
- 5Current Rule in a Single Closed LoopNot started yet
- 6Potential Difference as Energy Transferred per CoulombNot started yet
- 7Calculating Energy Transferred Using E = Q × VNot started yet
- 8Measuring Current and Voltage: Ammeters and VoltmetersNot started yet
- 9Standard GCSE Circuit Symbols and Diagram ConventionsNot started yet
- 10Conventional Current Versus Electron FlowNot started yet
Standards Covered
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELEGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Electricity
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELE-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Current, potential difference and resistance
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELE-01-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10recall that current is a rate of flow of charge, that for a charge to flow, a source of potential difference and a closed circuit are needed and that a current has the same value at any point in a single closed loop; recall and use the relationship between quantity of charge, current and time
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELE-05-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10apply the equations relating p.d., current, quantity of charge, resistance, power, energy, and time, and solve problems for circuits which include resistors in series, using the concept of equivalent resistance (1c, 3b, 3c, 3d)
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELE-02-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10describe the difference between series and parallel circuits, explain why, if two resistors are in series the net resistance is increased, whereas with two in parallel the net resistance is decreased (qualitative explanation only)
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELE-04-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10explain how the power transfer in any circuit device is related to the p.d. across it and the current, and to the energy changes over a given time
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-PHYS-ELE-02-02General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10calculate the currents, potential differences and resistances in d.c. series circuits, and explain the design and use of such circuits for measurement and testing purposes; represent them with the conventions of positive and negative terminals, and the symbols that represent common circuit elements, including diodes, LDRs and thermistors
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
1
10 lessons
Electric Charge, Current, and Potential Difference
Master the fundamental concepts of electric charge, current flow, and potential difference in simple direct-current circuits.
2
8 lessons
Resistance and I-V Characteristics
Investigate electrical resistance, apply Ohm's law, and analyse the current-voltage graphs of linear and non-linear components.
3
8 lessons
Series and Parallel Circuit Analysis
Analyse current, potential difference, and total resistance in series and parallel circuits using rules and quantitative calculations.
4
7 lessons
Sensing Circuits and Control Components
Understand how thermistors and LDRs function and how they are integrated into potential divider sensing circuits.
5
8 lessons
Domestic Electricity and Mains Safety
Master the principles of UK mains supply, alternating current, three-pin plug wiring, and electrical safety mechanisms.
6
8 lessons
Electrical Power, Energy Transfers, and Efficiency
Calculate electrical power and energy dissipation in domestic appliances and examine energy transfers to motors and heaters.
7
6 lessons
The National Grid and Power Transmission
Explain the architecture of the National Grid and why high-voltage power transmission enhances efficiency.
8
7 lessons
Permanent and Induced Magnetism
Explore magnetic poles, field patterns, magnetic materials, and Earth's magnetic core.
9
10 lessons
Electromagnetism and the Motor Effect
Examine how electric currents produce magnetic fields, build solenoids, and apply the motor effect.
10
6 lessons
Quantitative Circuit Equations and Calculations Mastery
Master multi-equation problem solving combining charge, current, voltage, resistance, power, energy, and time.
11
5 lessons
Required Practicals and Circuit Instrumentation Skills
Master experimental apparatus, data recording, zero error handling, and required practical methods for GCSE electricity.
12
5 lessons
Graphical Analysis of Linear and Non-Linear Circuit Elements
Interpret, compare, and calculate properties from current-voltage graphs and sensor calibration curves.
13
5 lessons
The Motor Effect and Magnetic Force Calculations
Calculate the magnetic force on a conductor and determine the direction of force using Fleming's left-hand rule.
14
5 lessons
Electric Motors and Applications of the Motor Effect
Explain how the motor effect produces continuous rotation in DC electric motors and drives sound devices.