year 9 physics topics

In Physics in Year 9 you will learn a bit more about important Physics topics. You will increase your knowledge about speed and forces and learn about space.

If you are feeling clever try the Bitesize Physics Triathlon.

9I energy and electricity

In this topic you will learn about static electricity. You will build circuits and find out how current and voltage change in the different types. You will also learn about how electricity is generated. 

Here are the learning objectives for this topic:

I can
  • Draw circuit diagrams using circuit symbols 
  • Measure current using an ammeter
  • Measure voltage using a voltmeter
  • Name the 9 types of energy
  • Draw energy transfer diagrams
  • Draw Sankey diagrams 
  •  Name renewable and non-renewable energy sources


I understand
  • What causes static electricity
  • That electricity is a type of energy
  • The differences between series and parallel circuits
  • The efficiency of energy transfers
  • How fossil fuel power stations generate electricity
  • The difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources
  • How electricity is generated by renewable sources
  • What resistance is

useful 9i websites


Revise Energy with the Bitesize Energy revision or Energy test.

Learn about Energy efficiency and transfer with this Bitesize activity.

Revise Current and Voltage with the Bitesize revision or test.

Try this Bitesize activity to learn about Electricity in your home.

This page from Mike Curtis has a nice summary of simple circuits, with some questions at the end. 

Here is the link to Doc Brown´s 9I Quiz.

Play this energy saving game where you have to reduce the amount of electricity used in a house.

Have a look back to 7I Energy Resources or 7J Electricity.

Have a look forward to IGCSE Unit P3. 

THE PHET CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION KIT WE USE IN CLASS