Introduction

Students who follow the specification will be introduced to a wide range of Physics principles and be led to an understanding of how nature operates

at both microscopic and macroscopic scales. They will understand how these principles are applied in tackling problems of human society.

Course Content

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)

Year 12

Unit 1 (20%)

Motion, energy and Matter

Basic physics, kinematics, dynamics, energy concepts, solids under stress, using radiation to study the stars, particles and nuclear structure.

1.5 hour written paper

Unit 2 (20%)

Electricity and light

Electric conduction, resistance, DC circuits, nature of waves, properties of waves, refraction of light, protons, laser.

1.5 hour written paper

Advanced Level (A2)

Year 13

Unit 3 (20%)

Oscillations and nuclei

Vibrations, circular motion, kinetic theory,

thermal physics, nuclear decay, nuclear energy,

comprehension question

2 hour written paper

Unit 4 (25%)

Fields and option module

Capacitance, electrostatic and gravitational %elds of

force, magnetic %elds, electromagnetic induction,

orbits and the wider universe

2 hour written paper

Unit 5 (10%)

Practical physics

Practical assessment. Practical task and data analysis task - 1.5 hours

Practical analysis task - 1 hour

Career Prospects

AS/A2 level Physics gives a firm foundation in Physics knowledge and understanding, together with mathematical competence for those wishing proceed to further studies in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine or the Natural Sciences.

Entry Requirements

The specification assumes that candidates will have previously completed the GCSE double Science course. A grade of A*- B is needed in both GCSE double Science and Mathematics.

Examination Board

School Contact

Mr Arwyn Lloyd

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