Physics

Assessment

This course will appeal to students who want to develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for Physics, including developing an interest in further study and careers in Physics. A-level physics students develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of ‘How Science Works’. They also develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of physics and how they relate to each other. Students must enjoy Mathematics and problem-solving. Physics trains your brain to think beyond boundaries, it opens up the mind to amazing concepts like time dilation as studied alongside Einsteins’ Theory of Special Relativity. The subject combines practical skills with theoretical ideas. Analytical, mathematical and problem–solving skills become highly developed through Physics A-Level. Year 12 1 Measurements and their errors 2 Particles and Radiation 3 Waves 4 Mechanics and Materials 5 Electricity Additional completion of 6 required practicals Year 13 6 Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics 7 Fields and their Consequences 8 Nuclear Physics 9 Turning Points in Physics Additional completion of 6 required practicals