Isaac Science
Isaac Science is a free online learning platform developed by the University of Cambridge to help students build confidence and develop strong problem-solving skills in physics.
There are thousand of questions for Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology, with supporting resources including revision notes and videos that give hints to the questions.
By entering your answer on their website, you can track your progress over time.
Isaac Science Answers
There are no answers on the Isaac Science website, as the ethos behind the project is to challenge students to build their understanding of the subject and preservere until they find the correct solution.
By withholding worked solutions, Isaac encourages students to develop these reasoning skills independently.
If you would like to see answer to all problems, you can find them here.
1. Isaac Science - Introduction
Isaac Science (formerly known as just Isaac Physics) offers a huge amount of material to help you during your A Levels.
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This video is a short introduction to the website and how to use it.
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A Level Physics Question Decks
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Springs in Series and Parallel
Stress, Strain and Young Modulus ​
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Resistors in Series and Parallel
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Specific Latent Heat and Capacity
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Electric Fields Near Point Charges
Speed of Electron in an Electric Field
Force on a Conductor in a Magnetic Field
Force on a Particle in a Magnetic Field
Circular Paths of Particles in Magneti Fields
Magnetic Flux and Faraday's Law
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Capacitors in Series and Parallel
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These question Decks are based on the Essential Pre-University Physics book, with just those questions relevant to the A Level Physics specification selected.
2. Isaac Science Books
Isaac Science have a range of books that support the questions on the website.
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You can order a physical copy for £1.50 through the Isaac Science website.
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3. Linking Concepts in Pre-University Physics
The Linking Concepts book has more demanding questions that develop the links between different A Level topics - well worth using to challenge yourself.
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4. ESAT Practice Test Walkthrough
In this video I work through one of the Physics Admissions Practice tests on the website, essential work if you're considering sitting the ESAT university entrance exam.
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5. Secret Isaac Science Questions (For Teachers)
One for the teachers - a set of questions that can be used in class to check understanding of topics that have already been set as homework to a class.
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