Physics

Course summary

Physics B (Advancing Physics) takes a context-led approach. You will study physics in a range of different contexts, conveying the excitement of contemporary physics. The course provides a distinctive structure within which to learn about fundamental physical concepts and about physics in everyday and technological settings. Some of the ideas you will learn about include mechanical properties of materials, communication and signalling, waves, electric, magnetic and gravitational fields, quantum behaviour and fundamental particles. Practical skills are embedded throughout the course, and you are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills.