A-Level Physics has a large practical element and covers eight compulsory topics and one additional optional topic. All three papers are examined at the end of Year 13.
Students must have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Grades 66 in GCSE Double Science and Grade 6 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics. Students must also be studying A-Level Mathematics.
Paper 1 (34% of A-Level grade) 1: Measurements and their errors examines the use of SI units and their units, limitation of physical measurements and estimation of physical quantities. 2: Particles and radiation examines particles, electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena. 3: Waves examines progressive and stationary waves, refraction, diffraction and interference. 4: Mechanics and materials examines force, energy and momentum and materials. 5: Electricity examines current electricity. 6.1: Further mechanics examines periodic motion. Paper 2 (34% of A-Level grade) 6.2: Further mechanics examines thermal physics. 7: Fields and their consequences examines gravitational fields, electric fields, capacitance and magnetic fields. 8: Nuclear physics examines radioactivity. Paper 3 (32% of A-Level grade) • Astrophysics examines fundamental physical principles which are applied to the study and interpretation of the universe. Medical physics examines the application of physical principles and techniques in medicine. • Turning points in physics explores the discovery of the electron, wave- particle duality, and special relativity. • Engineering physics examines the application of physics in engineering and technology by extending understanding of rotational dynamics, thermodynamics and engines. • Electronics examines discrete semiconductor devices, analogue signal processing, operational amplification, digital signal processing and data communication systems.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £22,380 - £35,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,105 - £20,175 |
| Address | Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hampshire, RG27 0HU |
A-Level Physics has a large practical element and covers eight compulsory topics and one additional optional topic. All three papers are examined at the end of Year 13.
Students must have achieved at least Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Grades 66 in GCSE Double Science and Grade 6 in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics. Students must also be studying A-Level Mathematics.
Paper 1 (34% of A-Level grade) 1: Measurements and their errors examines the use of SI units and their units, limitation of physical measurements and estimation of physical quantities. 2: Particles and radiation examines particles, electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena. 3: Waves examines progressive and stationary waves, refraction, diffraction and interference. 4: Mechanics and materials examines force, energy and momentum and materials. 5: Electricity examines current electricity. 6.1: Further mechanics examines periodic motion. Paper 2 (34% of A-Level grade) 6.2: Further mechanics examines thermal physics. 7: Fields and their consequences examines gravitational fields, electric fields, capacitance and magnetic fields. 8: Nuclear physics examines radioactivity. Paper 3 (32% of A-Level grade) • Astrophysics examines fundamental physical principles which are applied to the study and interpretation of the universe. Medical physics examines the application of physical principles and techniques in medicine. • Turning points in physics explores the discovery of the electron, wave- particle duality, and special relativity. • Engineering physics examines the application of physics in engineering and technology by extending understanding of rotational dynamics, thermodynamics and engines. • Electronics examines discrete semiconductor devices, analogue signal processing, operational amplification, digital signal processing and data communication systems.