Physics

Course summary

The aims of this course are to: • Nurture students’ passion for Physics and lay the groundwork for further study in science or engineering • Develop students’ theoretical understanding of the Physics world • Equip students with the essential practical skills they need to link theory to reality The A-Level Physics course consists of 9 topics: Topic 1: Measurements and their errors Topic 2: Particles and radiation Topic 3: Waves Topic 4: Mechanics and materials Topic 5: Electricity Topic 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics Topic 7: Fields and their consequences Topic 8: Nuclear physics Topic 9: Turning points in physics