Physics

Course summary

Physics is the subject that helps us to understand nature from the smallest possible scale (deep inside the atom) to the largest conceivable scale (stretching across the entire Universe). Physics is about making predictions, testing them through observations and measurements and devising theories and laws to make more predictions. You will cover some ideas that you may be familiar with, but in more depth, such as mechanics, waves and electricity, but you will also explore new areas such as astronomy and particle Physics. You will learn the skills of making observations and measurements and how to use your mathematical skills to make sense of experiments. Learning how to communicate your knowledge and understanding of the subject effectively will also be a key part of the course. You will also learn how to think logically about a problem and how to apply what you know to new situations – a useful skill in all areas of life!