Physics

Assessment

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.