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OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics: P1 Forces and Interactions
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OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics: P1 Forces and Interactions

Master scalars, vectors, forces, weight, friction and Hooke's Law for OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics specification 9203
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Created byMuneeb Farooq
Last updated 3/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Explain the difference between scalar and vector quantities using correct examples and definitions
  • Represent vector quantities accurately using arrows showing magnitude and direction on diagrams
  • Calculate displacement and distinguish it clearly from distance using worked examples
  • Identify contact and non-contact forces and give correct examples of each type
  • Apply Newton's Third Law to explain equal and opposite force pairs acting on different objects
  • Use the equation W = mg to calculate weight, mass, and gravitational field strength accurately
  • Explain how friction and air resistance act on moving objects and describe their effects on motion
  • Describe elastic and inelastic distortion and apply Hooke's Law using the equation F = ke

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Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 47m total length

  • Welcome to P1 and What You Will Learn0:53

    A short introduction to what you will learn in P1 Forces and Interactions. This chapter covers the OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics 9203 specification topic P1 in full.

  • Scalars and Vectors Explained7:13

    Learn the difference between scalar and vector quantities, how to represent vectors using arrows, and the key distinction between distance and displacement with worked examples.

  • Forces, Newton's Third Law and Types of Forces7:17

    Understand what forces are, how to identify contact and non-contact forces, and how Newton's Third Law explains equal and opposite force pairs acting on different objects.

  • Weight, Mass and Gravitational Field Strength7:16

    Use the equation W = mg to calculate weight, mass and gravitational field strength. Understand why mass and weight are different and how weight changes depending on location.

  • Friction and Air Resistance5:00

    Explore how friction and air resistance act on moving objects, why friction generates heat, and how streamlining reduces drag in real-world applications.

  • Distortion, Extension and Hooke's Law15:06

    Understand elastic and inelastic distortion, learn what extension means, and apply Hooke's Law using F = ke to calculate force, spring constant and extension.

  • Elastic Potential Energy and Worked Examples4:15

    Calculate elastic potential energy stored in a spring using ???=1/2(??^2), work through exam-style questions step by step, and avoid the most common mistakes students make.

Requirements

  • No prior Physics knowledge is needed. This course covers P1 Forces and Interactions from the very beginning. You should be studying for the OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics examination with specification code 9203. A notebook or tablet for writing notes alongside the videos is recommended. A basic calculator will be useful for the weight and spring constant calculations in this topic.

Description

This course covers P1 Forces and Interactions from the OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics specification 9203 in full. Every lecture is built around the exact specification so there is nothing extra and nothing missing.

P1 is the foundation of the entire Physics course. The concepts you learn here, including forces, vectors, Newton's laws, and energy stored in springs, appear again and again throughout the rest of the specification. Getting this topic right from the start makes every topic that follows much easier to understand.

In this course you will learn the difference between scalar and vector quantities and how to represent vectors correctly using arrows. You will understand the difference between distance and displacement, which is one of the most commonly confused topics at IGCSE level. You will explore contact and non-contact forces, learn how Newton's Third Law works with real examples, and calculate weight using the equation W = mg.

The course also covers friction and air resistance in detail, explaining why friction always opposes motion and how streamlining reduces drag. In the final two lectures you will learn about elastic and inelastic distortion, apply Hooke's Law using F = ke, and calculate elastic potential energy stored in a spring using Ee = half ke squared.

Every lecture includes worked examples and exam technique tips. A downloadable interactive practice quiz is included for each lecture so you can test yourself immediately after watching.

This course is taught by Muneeb Farooq, an IGCSE Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics specialist with 8 years of teaching experience across the UK, UAE, Bahrain and Pakistan.

Who this course is for:

  • Students currently studying OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics (specification 9203) who want clear and structured revision for the P1 Forces and Interactions topic
  • IGCSE students in the UK, UAE, Bahrain or Pakistan who find their school lessons move too fast and want to revisit the topic at their own pace
  • Parents supporting their child through IGCSE Physics who want a reliable and well-explained resource covering forces, weight, friction and Newton's law

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