Thermal Physics

IGCSE Cambridge Syllabus (2020-2021) Area 2 on 'Thermal Physics'

Scope:

2.1 Simple Kinetic Molecular Model of Matter

.1 States of Matter

.2 Molecular Model (of Matter)

.3 Evaporation

.4 Pressure Changes (in Gases)

2.2 Thermal Properties and Temperature

.1 Thermal Expansion (and Contraction) of Solids, Liquids and Gases

.2 Measurement of Temperature

.3 Thermal Capacity - Heat Capacity (and Specific Heat Capacity)

.4 Melting and Boiling

2.3 Thermal Processes

.1 Conduction

.2 Convection

.3 Radiation

.4 Consequences of Heat Transfer