Physics

Course summary

The study of A Level Physics allows students to explore conceptual ideas about how the world works and facilitates the development of their analytical, problem-solving and experimental skills. Year 1 Much of what is studied in the Lower Sixth in Physics builds on what students have learned as part of their GCSE work, in particular, Electricity, Mechanics and Waves. New topics for students are Particles and Quantum Phenomena. Year 2 In the Upper Sixth, we move on to more complex and more mathematical ideas in Physics, with topics including Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion, Thermal Physics, Ideal Gases, Nuclear Physics and Fields (gravitational, electrical and magnetic).