Physics
8
specification units
38
named subtopics
Year 8–Year 11
year groups
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics is organised here into 8 specification units covering 38 named subtopics, studied across Year 8–Year 11. The units are Forces and motion, Electricity, Waves, Energy resources and energy transfer, Solids, liquids and gases, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Radioactivity and particles and Astrophysics.
Each subtopic is tagged on the question bank, so you can practise one skill at a time, sit a full Edexcel IGCSE past paper, or build a mixed worksheet from several units at once. Answers are checked against the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE mark scheme, awarding method, accuracy and final-answer marks separately so you can see exactly where marks were lost.
Forces and motion is the widest unit on this specification with 8 subtopics, so it is usually the highest-value place to start revision.
Forces and motion
- Units and measurement
- Movement and position
- Speed, velocity and acceleration
- Forces, movement and Newton's laws
- Friction, weight and terminal velocity
- Momentum and safety
- Moments and stability
- Hooke's law and springs
Electricity
- Mains electricity and safety
- Energy and voltage in circuits
- Current, voltage and resistance
- Series and parallel circuits
- Electric charge and static electricity
Waves
- Properties of waves
- The electromagnetic spectrum
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Total internal reflection and lenses
- Sound waves
Energy resources and energy transfer
- Energy transfers and stores
- Conduction, convection and radiation
- Work and power
- Energy resources and electricity generation
Solids, liquids and gases
- Density and pressure
- Change of state
- Ideal gas molecules and gas laws
- Kinetic theory and temperature
Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Magnetism and magnetic fields
- Electromagnetism and the motor effect
- Electromagnetic induction
- Transformers and the National Grid
Radioactivity and particles
- Atomic structure and isotopes
- Radioactive decay and half-life
- Uses and dangers of radiation
- Nuclear fission and fusion
Astrophysics
- Motion in the universe and gravity
- Orbits of planets and satellites
- Stellar evolution
- Cosmology and red-shift
How to revise Edexcel IGCSE Physics
- 1
Diagnose with one mixed set
Start with a mixed set drawn from all 8 units to find where Physics marks are actually being lost, rather than revising what already feels comfortable.
- 2
Drill unit by unit
Work through the subtopics in order, from Forces and motion to Astrophysics, doing short focused sets rather than long unfocused sessions.
- 3
Sit a full past paper under timing
Once two or three units are solid, sit a complete Edexcel IGCSE Physics paper to timing and mark it against the official mark scheme.
- 4
Re-practise only the dropped marks
Convert every dropped mark into a targeted set on that subtopic, then re-test it a week later to check the fix stuck.
Continue with Physics
Every board and level we cover for this subject
IGCSE Physics revision notes16 topic and subtopic notes with worked examples
GCSE PhysicsSearchable formula sheet with worked micro-examples
Predicted papersPractice papers built from the topics that recur most
Past paper practiceSit whole papers online with examiner-grade marking
Other specifications for this subject
Physics — frequently asked questions
Everything students and parents ask about revising Edexcel IGCSE Physics.
The fastest route is past-paper-first revision: practise exam-style questions by topic, mark every answer against the real Pearson Edexcel IGCSE mark scheme, then drill the topics where you lose marks. On MathsGradeUp you can do all of this for Physics in one place — topic practice, full past papers and instant examiner-grade feedback.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics is mapped to the official specification and covers 8 units, including Forces and motion, Electricity, Waves, Energy resources and energy transfer, Solids, liquids and gases, Magnetism and electromagnetism and more. Every unit is broken down into subtopics so you can target exactly what you need to revise.
Yes. You can open full Edexcel IGCSE Physics past papers, write directly on them with pen and maths tools, save your work, export a PDF, and submit for examiner-grade marking against the mark scheme.
Yes — our predicted papers for Physics are assembled from the topics that recur most in Pearson Edexcel IGCSE exams and the topics you have practised least. They are a revision aid built from the specification, not leaked content.
Each answer is checked against the real Pearson Edexcel IGCSE mark scheme, awarding method, accuracy and final-answer marks the way a real examiner would. You see exactly where marks were earned or dropped, with feedback you can act on.
Physics on the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE specification is aimed at Years 8–11. You can filter practice by year group and topic so the questions always match where you are in the course.
Yes. The Physics content follows the current Pearson Edexcel IGCSE specification, including all units and subtopics, so what you practise reflects what you will actually be examined on.
Yes — Physics practice, past papers and marking are free during our early launch period. Subscription plans may be introduced later, but launch users get full access now.
You do not just get an answer to copy. Physics marking guides you with hints, worked steps and mark-scheme-based feedback so you understand the method and pick up the marks yourself next time. Calculation-style questions are tagged so you can practise both structured and extended-response answers.
Yes. Parents and tutors can see completed Physics practice, accuracy, weak topics and overall exam readiness, making it easy to support revision and focus on the right areas.
Short, regular sessions beat occasional long ones. Aim for a few focused Physics sessions a week, always finishing by marking your work so each session ends with clear next steps. The progress dashboard shows what to revise next.