Physics

Course summary

Physics A level covers traditional concepts and their modern applications, with experimentation playing a significant role in the explanation. Module 1: Development of Practical Skills in Physics The study of experimental techniques and best practice. Choice of apparatus and the treatment of errors. Skills required for successful evaluation and analysis of data. Module 2: Foundation of Physics Physical quantities and units. Scalars and Vectors. Measurements. Module 3: Forces and Motion Motion equations. Forces in action. Work, energy and power. Materials and their behaviour. Newton’s Laws and Momentum. Module 4: Electrons, Waves and Photons Charge and current flow. Energy, power and resistance. Electrical circuits. Waves. Quantum Physics. Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics Heat transfer and thermal physics. Circular motion. Oscillations. Gravitational fields. Astrophysics. Module 6: Particles and Medical Physics Capacitors. Electric fields. Electromagnetism. Nuclear physics and fundamental particles. Medical imaging techniques.