Physics

Assessment

Component 1: 31.25% Basic physics, kinematics, dynamics, energy concepts, circular motion, vibrations, kinetic theory, thermal physics Component 2: 31.25% Conduction of electricity, resistance, D.C. circuits, capacitance, solids under stress, electrostatic and gravitational fields of force, using radiation to investigate stars, orbits and the wider universe Component 3: 37.5% The nature of waves, wave properties, refraction of light, photons, lasers, nuclear decay, particles and nuclear structure, nuclear energy, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, optional topic (medical physics)