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Key Stage 3 Physics: Revision Mat

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Complete the table to show which forces are Using the keywords, label 1-4 on the wave below: Match the vocabulary with their definitions. How long does it take…
contact and non-contact. amplitude, wavelength, peak, trough. for the Earth to spin once on its axis?

Force Contact or Non-Contact  luminous Does not allow light through. 

gravitational for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
friction 
non-luminous Allows light through. 
air resistance
  the Moon to orbit the Earth?
magnetic
translucent Gives out light. 
Name the piece of equipment that can be used to
Name the two different types of waves. Define the following:
measure forces.

1.  meteor: 
 transparent Allows some light through.

2.  


How is sound made? meteorite: 

opaque Reflects light.
State the unit of force. 
 
Define the term interaction pairs.
 comet: 


Explain Hooke’s Law.
d g constellations: 
Explain why the speed of sound varies in solids, liquids State the law of reflection.

and gases. 
angle of incidence =


Choose the correct phrase.
 Reflection from a smooth surface is called i
Explain the difference between a lunar eclipse and
b
 specular reflection/diffuse scattering. a solar eclipse.


Reflection from a rough surface is called specular reflection/
e 
Using the diagrams below, make three comparisons of diffuse scattering.
the sound produced. 
In terms of colour, why do we see the mouse as white and
What two things do the arrows show?
the cat as black?
 j
There are two types of satellites. Name them and give
 an example of each.

What are balanced forces? 


 


 Name the planets, in order, from the Sun:







Key Stage 3 Physics: Revision Mat
k n
Label the diagram of the atom shown below.
Complete the table below:
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q t
Cross out the wrong answer in the sentence below: Label the parts, 1-4, of the power station and explain Look at the graph below. Write the points at which the
The potential difference across each component in a how electricity is generated. object is…
series circuit adds up to/is the same as the potential
1. travelling at its fastest; 
difference across the battery. 
2. stationary; 
Calculate the resistance through a bulb with a current of 3. travelling slowly. 
0.5A and when the voltage was 10V. 

Particle Charge 

proton Give two uses of electromagnets.  

neutron 1. 
electron 
2. 

State two factors that will increase gas
l  pressure.
Define the term current.

 o  1. 
Name the five different energy stores and give an
 example for each. Name seven different types of renewable energy. 2. 
Name the equipment used to measure current and the unit 

of measurement. u
 What is the unit of moment?


 

 A spanner is used to tighten a nut. A force of 30N is
r
Convert the following
applied to the spanner. The length from the nut to the end

m 4300W = kW of the spanner is 15cm. Calculate the moment using the
Name the two different types of circuit.  equation below. Hint: remember to check the units!
6.79kJ = J M=F×d

The cost of 1kWh is 15p.
 p 
Explain why the temperature of a sparkler is high and
An iron has a power rating of 2.5kW and is used for 3
Draw an example of each. yet its thermal store is low.
hours. What is the cost of ironing? 



s
 What is the equation to calculate speed?

Energy can be transferred by particles in three ways. Name 

them below: If a cyclist travels 200m in 10 seconds, calculate the

1.  average speed. 

2. 
3.